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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.85, 197.68 and 50.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.85, 197.68 and 50.65 is: 75.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.85 : 197.68 = 50.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.85/197.68 = 50.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.85x = 197.68 × 50.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.85x = 10,012.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,012.37/131.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.94

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