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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.04, 196.43 and 87.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.04, 196.43 and 87.73 is: 131.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.04 : 196.43 = 87.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.04/196.43 = 87.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.04x = 196.43 × 87.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.04x = 17,231.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,231.87/131.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.50

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