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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.52, 197.31 and 40.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.52, 197.31 and 40.22 is: 60.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.52 : 197.31 = 40.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.52/197.31 = 40.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.52x = 197.31 × 40.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.52x = 7,935.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,935.81/131.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.34

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