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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.35, 196.96 and 59.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.35, 196.96 and 59.20 is: 88.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.35 : 196.96 = 59.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.35/196.96 = 59.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.35x = 196.96 × 59.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.35x = 11,660.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,660.03/131.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.77

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