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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.65, 197.37 and 49.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.65, 197.37 and 49.34 is: 73.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.65 : 197.37 = 49.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.65/197.37 = 49.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.65x = 197.37 × 49.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.65x = 9,738.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,738.73/131.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.98

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