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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.65, 197.49 and 50.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.65, 197.49 and 50.51 is: 75.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.65 : 197.49 = 50.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.65/197.49 = 50.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.65x = 197.49 × 50.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.65x = 9,975.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,975.22/131.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.77

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