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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.74, 197.59 and 50.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.74, 197.59 and 50.57 is: 75.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.74 : 197.59 = 50.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.74/197.59 = 50.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.74x = 197.59 × 50.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.74x = 9,992.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,992.96/131.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.85

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