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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.61, 197.38 and 50.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.61, 197.38 and 50.41 is: 75.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.61 : 197.38 = 50.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.61/197.38 = 50.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.61x = 197.38 × 50.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.61x = 9,948.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,948.69/131.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.59

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