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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.63, 197.40 and 88.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.63, 197.40 and 88.27 is: 132.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.63 : 197.40 = 88.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.63/197.40 = 88.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.63x = 197.40 × 88.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.63x = 17,423.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,423.51/131.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.37

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