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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.89, 197.80 and 40.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.89, 197.80 and 40.53 is: 60.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.89 : 197.80 = 40.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.89/197.80 = 40.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.89x = 197.80 × 40.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.89x = 8,016.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,016.83/131.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.78

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