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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.94, 197.94 and 49.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.94, 197.94 and 49.71 is: 74.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.94 : 197.94 = 49.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.94/197.94 = 49.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.94x = 197.94 × 49.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.94x = 9,839.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,839.60/131.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.58

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