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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.53, 197.15 and 54.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.53, 197.15 and 54.45 is: 81.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.53 : 197.15 = 54.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.53/197.15 = 54.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.53x = 197.15 × 54.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.53x = 10,734.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,734.75/131.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.62

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