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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.03, 196.64 and 58.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.03, 196.64 and 58.94 is: 88.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.03 : 196.64 = 58.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.03/196.64 = 58.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.03x = 196.64 × 58.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.03x = 11,589.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,589.96/131.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.45

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