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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.04, 196.56 and 58.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.04, 196.56 and 58.68 is: 88.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.04 : 196.56 = 58.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.04/196.56 = 58.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.04x = 196.56 × 58.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.04x = 11,534.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,534.14/131.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.02

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