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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.04, 196.55 and 89.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.04, 196.55 and 89.25 is: 133.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.04 : 196.55 = 89.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.04/196.55 = 89.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.04x = 196.55 × 89.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.04x = 17,542.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,542.09/131.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.87

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