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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.58, 197.37 and 43.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.58, 197.37 and 43.74 is: 65.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.58 : 197.37 = 43.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.58/197.37 = 43.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.58x = 197.37 × 43.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.58x = 8,632.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,632.96/131.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.61

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