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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.78, 197.68 and 45.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.78, 197.68 and 45.11 is: 67.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.78 : 197.68 = 45.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.78/197.68 = 45.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.78x = 197.68 × 45.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.78x = 8,917.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,917.34/131.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.67

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