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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.79, 197.65 and 54.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.79, 197.65 and 54.75 is: 82.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.79 : 197.65 = 54.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.79/197.65 = 54.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.79x = 197.65 × 54.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.79x = 10,821.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,821.34/131.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.11

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