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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.55, 197.33 and 44.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.55, 197.33 and 44.85 is: 67.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.55 : 197.33 = 44.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.55/197.33 = 44.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.55x = 197.33 × 44.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.55x = 8,850.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,850.03/131.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.28

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