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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.98, 197.92 and 54.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.98, 197.92 and 54.94 is: 82.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.98 : 197.92 = 54.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.98/197.92 = 54.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.98x = 197.92 × 54.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.98x = 10,873.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,873.72/131.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.39

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