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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.69, 197.51 and 58.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.69, 197.51 and 58.59 is: 87.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.69 : 197.51 = 58.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.69/197.51 = 58.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.69x = 197.51 × 58.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.69x = 11,572.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,572.11/131.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.87

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