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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.98, 197.95 and 53.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.98, 197.95 and 53.91 is: 80.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.98 : 197.95 = 53.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.98/197.95 = 53.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.98x = 197.95 × 53.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.98x = 10,671.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,671.84/131.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.86

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