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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.19, 196.44 and 87.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.19, 196.44 and 87.79 is: 131.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.19 : 196.44 = 87.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.19/196.44 = 87.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.19x = 196.44 × 87.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.19x = 17,245.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,245.76/131.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.45

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