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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.12, 196.60 and 58.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.12, 196.60 and 58.96 is: 88.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.12 : 196.60 = 58.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.12/196.60 = 58.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.12x = 196.60 × 58.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.12x = 11,591.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,591.54/131.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.40

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