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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.20, 196.83 and 59.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.20, 196.83 and 59.05 is: 88.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.20 : 196.83 = 59.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.20/196.83 = 59.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.20x = 196.83 × 59.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.20x = 11,622.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,622.81/131.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.59

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