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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.97, 197.96 and 35.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.97, 197.96 and 35.78 is: 53.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.97 : 197.96 = 35.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.97/197.96 = 35.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.97x = 197.96 × 35.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.97x = 7,083.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,083.01/131.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.67

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