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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.59, 197.25 and 50.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.59, 197.25 and 50.41 is: 75.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.59 : 197.25 = 50.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.59/197.25 = 50.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.59x = 197.25 × 50.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.59x = 9,943.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,943.37/131.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.56

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