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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.63, 197.43 and 44.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.63, 197.43 and 44.93 is: 67.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.63 : 197.43 = 44.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.63/197.43 = 44.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.63x = 197.43 × 44.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.63x = 8,870.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,870.53/131.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.39

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