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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.71, 197.58 and 45.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.71, 197.58 and 45.05 is: 67.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.71 : 197.58 = 45.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.71/197.58 = 45.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.71x = 197.58 × 45.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.71x = 8,901.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,901.47/131.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.59

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