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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.27, 196.74 and 58.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.27, 196.74 and 58.97 is: 88.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.27 : 196.74 = 58.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.27/196.74 = 58.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.27x = 196.74 × 58.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.27x = 11,602.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,602.25/131.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.39

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