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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.16, 196.33 and 87.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.16, 196.33 and 87.82 is: 131.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.16 : 196.33 = 87.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.16/196.33 = 87.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.16x = 196.33 × 87.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.16x = 17,241.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,241.48/131.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.46

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