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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.01, 196.31 and 87.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.01, 196.31 and 87.07 is: 130.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.01 : 196.31 = 87.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.01/196.31 = 87.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.01x = 196.31 × 87.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.01x = 17,091.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,091.29/131.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.46

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