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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.94, 197.93 and 54.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.94, 197.93 and 54.95 is: 82.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.94 : 197.93 = 54.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.94/197.93 = 54.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.94x = 197.93 × 54.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.94x = 10,876.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,876.25/131.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.43

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