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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.66, 197.35 and 59.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.66, 197.35 and 59.54 is: 89.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.66 : 197.35 = 59.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.66/197.35 = 59.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.66x = 197.35 × 59.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.66x = 11,750.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,750.22/131.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.25

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