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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.12, 196.76 and 87.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.12, 196.76 and 87.76 is: 131.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.12 : 196.76 = 87.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.12/196.76 = 87.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.12x = 196.76 × 87.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.12x = 17,267.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,267.66/131.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.69

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