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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.94, 197.90 and 35.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.94, 197.90 and 35.75 is: 53.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.94 : 197.90 = 35.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.94/197.90 = 35.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.94x = 197.90 × 35.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.94x = 7,074.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,074.93/131.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.62

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