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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.79, 197.63 and 50.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.79, 197.63 and 50.61 is: 75.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.79 : 197.63 = 50.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.79/197.63 = 50.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.79x = 197.63 × 50.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.79x = 10,002.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,002.05/131.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.89

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