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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.19, 196.85 and 59.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.19, 196.85 and 59.04 is: 88.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.19 : 196.85 = 59.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.19/196.85 = 59.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.19x = 196.85 × 59.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.19x = 11,622.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,622.02/131.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.59

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