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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.88, 197.86 and 50.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.88, 197.86 and 50.72 is: 76.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.88 : 197.86 = 50.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.88/197.86 = 50.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.88x = 197.86 × 50.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.88x = 10,035.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,035.46/131.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.10

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