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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.80, 197.70 and 34.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.80, 197.70 and 34.30 is: 51.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.80 : 197.70 = 34.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.80/197.70 = 34.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.80x = 197.70 × 34.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.80x = 6,781.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,781.11/131.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.45

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