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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.72, 197.59 and 50.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.72, 197.59 and 50.55 is: 75.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.72 : 197.59 = 50.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.72/197.59 = 50.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.72x = 197.59 × 50.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.72x = 9,987.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,987.74/131.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.83

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