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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.88, 197.81 and 35.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.88, 197.81 and 35.69 is: 53.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.88 : 197.81 = 35.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.88/197.81 = 35.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.88x = 197.81 × 35.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.88x = 7,059.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,059.43/131.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.53

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