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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.98, 197.96 and 39.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.98, 197.96 and 39.44 is: 59.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.98 : 197.96 = 39.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.98/197.96 = 39.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.98x = 197.96 × 39.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.98x = 7,806.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,806.36/131.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.15

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