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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.67, 197.39 and 54.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.67, 197.39 and 54.59 is: 81.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.67 : 197.39 = 54.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.67/197.39 = 54.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.67x = 197.39 × 54.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.67x = 10,774.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,774.46/131.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.83

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