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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.89, 197.71 and 50.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.89, 197.71 and 50.71 is: 76.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.89 : 197.71 = 50.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.89/197.71 = 50.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.89x = 197.71 × 50.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.89x = 10,024.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,024.63/131.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.01

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