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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.68, 197.52 and 35.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.68, 197.52 and 35.50 is: 53.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.68 : 197.52 = 35.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.68/197.52 = 35.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.68x = 197.52 × 35.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.68x = 7,011.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,011.96/131.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.25

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