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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.82, 197.70 and 50.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.82, 197.70 and 50.66 is: 75.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.82 : 197.70 = 50.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.82/197.70 = 50.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.82x = 197.70 × 50.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.82x = 10,015.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,015.48/131.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.98

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