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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.92, 197.88 and 45.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.92, 197.88 and 45.27 is: 67.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.92 : 197.88 = 45.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.92/197.88 = 45.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.92x = 197.88 × 45.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.92x = 8,957.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,957.04/131.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.90

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