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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.08, 196.34 and 58.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.08, 196.34 and 58.98 is: 88.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.08 : 196.34 = 58.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.08/196.34 = 58.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.08x = 196.34 × 58.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.08x = 11,580.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,580.13/131.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.34

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