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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.84, 197.78 and 50.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.84, 197.78 and 50.68 is: 76.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.84 : 197.78 = 50.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.84/197.78 = 50.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.84x = 197.78 × 50.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.84x = 10,023.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,023.49/131.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.03

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