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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.54, 813.81 and 131.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.54, 813.81 and 131.68 is: 197.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.54 : 813.81 = 131.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.54/813.81 = 131.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.54x = 813.81 × 131.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.54x = 107,164.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,164.01/542.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.52

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