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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.27, 197.09 and 87.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.27, 197.09 and 87.97 is: 132.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.27 : 197.09 = 87.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.27/197.09 = 87.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.27x = 197.09 × 87.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.27x = 17,338.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,338.01/131.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.08

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