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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.60, 197.47 and 54.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.60, 197.47 and 54.55 is: 81.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.60 : 197.47 = 54.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.60/197.47 = 54.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.60x = 197.47 × 54.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.60x = 10,771.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,771.99/131.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.85

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