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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.97, 196.59 and 87.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.97, 196.59 and 87.64 is: 131.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.97 : 196.59 = 87.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.97/196.59 = 87.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.97x = 196.59 × 87.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.97x = 17,229.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,229.15/130.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.55

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