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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.98, 196.60 and 87.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.98, 196.60 and 87.64 is: 131.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.98 : 196.60 = 87.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.98/196.60 = 87.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.98x = 196.60 × 87.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.98x = 17,230.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,230.02/130.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.55

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