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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.81, 197.55 and 54.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.81, 197.55 and 54.75 is: 82.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.81 : 197.55 = 54.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.81/197.55 = 54.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.81x = 197.55 × 54.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.81x = 10,815.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,815.86/131.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.06

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