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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.65, 197.37 and 54.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.65, 197.37 and 54.56 is: 81.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.65 : 197.37 = 54.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.65/197.37 = 54.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.65x = 197.37 × 54.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.65x = 10,769.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,769.00/131.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.80

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