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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.61, 197.37 and 44.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.61, 197.37 and 44.94 is: 67.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.61 : 197.37 = 44.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.61/197.37 = 44.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.61x = 197.37 × 44.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.61x = 8,869.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,869.81/131.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.39

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