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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.65, 197.46 and 46.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.65, 197.46 and 46.15 is: 69.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.65 : 197.46 = 46.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.65/197.46 = 46.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.65x = 197.46 × 46.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.65x = 9,112.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,112.78/131.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.22

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