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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.08, 196.22 and 87.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.08, 196.22 and 87.20 is: 130.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.08 : 196.22 = 87.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.08/196.22 = 87.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.08x = 196.22 × 87.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.08x = 17,110.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,110.38/131.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.53

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