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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.63, 197.41 and 40.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.63, 197.41 and 40.31 is: 60.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.63 : 197.41 = 40.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.63/197.41 = 40.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.63x = 197.41 × 40.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.63x = 7,956.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,956.51/131.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.44

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