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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.95, 197.74 and 54.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.95, 197.74 and 54.87 is: 82.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.95 : 197.74 = 54.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.95/197.74 = 54.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.95x = 197.74 × 54.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.95x = 10,849.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,849.99/131.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.23

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