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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.66, 197.38 and 50.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.66, 197.38 and 50.49 is: 75.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.66 : 197.38 = 50.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.66/197.38 = 50.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.66x = 197.38 × 50.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.66x = 9,965.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,965.50/131.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.69

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