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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.68, 197.60 and 88.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.68, 197.60 and 88.41 is: 132.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.68 : 197.60 = 88.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.68/197.60 = 88.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.68x = 197.60 × 88.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.68x = 17,469.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,469.82/131.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.67

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