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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.83, 197.74 and 50.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.83, 197.74 and 50.74 is: 76.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.83 : 197.74 = 50.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.83/197.74 = 50.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.83x = 197.74 × 50.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.83x = 10,032.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,032.90/131.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.11

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