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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.62, 197.36 and 50.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.62, 197.36 and 50.44 is: 75.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.62 : 197.36 = 50.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.62/197.36 = 50.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.62x = 197.36 × 50.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.62x = 9,953.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,953.85/131.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.63

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