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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.22, 196.94 and 59.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.22, 196.94 and 59.09 is: 88.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.22 : 196.94 = 59.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.22/196.94 = 59.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.22x = 196.94 × 59.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.22x = 11,635.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,635.90/131.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.67

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