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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.89, 197.79 and 46.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.89, 197.79 and 46.37 is: 69.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.89 : 197.79 = 46.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.89/197.79 = 46.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.89x = 197.79 × 46.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.89x = 9,171.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,171.52/131.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.54

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