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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.62, 197.43 and 40.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.62, 197.43 and 40.33 is: 60.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.62 : 197.43 = 40.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.62/197.43 = 40.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.62x = 197.43 × 40.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.62x = 7,962.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,962.35/131.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.50

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