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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.97, 197.96 and 50.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.97, 197.96 and 50.83 is: 76.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.97 : 197.96 = 50.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.97/197.96 = 50.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.97x = 197.96 × 50.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.97x = 10,061.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,061.56/131.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.24

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