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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.53, 197.37 and 88.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.53, 197.37 and 88.23 is: 132.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.53 : 197.37 = 88.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.53/197.37 = 88.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.53x = 197.37 × 88.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.53x = 17,413.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,413.96/131.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.40

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