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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.68, 197.62 and 54.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.68, 197.62 and 54.72 is: 82.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.68 : 197.62 = 54.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.68/197.62 = 54.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.68x = 197.62 × 54.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.68x = 10,813.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,813.77/131.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.12

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