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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.58, 197.34 and 35.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.58, 197.34 and 35.40 is: 53.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.58 : 197.34 = 35.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.58/197.34 = 35.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.58x = 197.34 × 35.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.58x = 6,985.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,985.84/131.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.09

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