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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.41, 197.00 and 88.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.41, 197.00 and 88.07 is: 132.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.41 : 197.00 = 88.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.41/197.00 = 88.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.41x = 197.00 × 88.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.41x = 17,349.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,349.35/131.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.03

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