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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.63, 197.43 and 50.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.63, 197.43 and 50.53 is: 75.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.63 : 197.43 = 50.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.63/197.43 = 50.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.63x = 197.43 × 50.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.63x = 9,975.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,975.45/131.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.78

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