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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.92, 197.91 and 40.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.92, 197.91 and 40.61 is: 60.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.92 : 197.91 = 40.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.92/197.91 = 40.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.92x = 197.91 × 40.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.92x = 8,037.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,037.13/131.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.92

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