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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.24, 196.92 and 59.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.24, 196.92 and 59.08 is: 88.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.24 : 196.92 = 59.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.24/196.92 = 59.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.24x = 196.92 × 59.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.24x = 11,633.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,633.54/131.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.65

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