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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.72, 197.54 and 49.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.72, 197.54 and 49.44 is: 74.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.72 : 197.54 = 49.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.72/197.54 = 49.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.72x = 197.54 × 49.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.72x = 9,766.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,766.38/131.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.14

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