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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.72, 197.28 and 88.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.72, 197.28 and 88.20 is: 132.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.72 : 197.28 = 88.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.72/197.28 = 88.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.72x = 197.28 × 88.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.72x = 17,400.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,400.10/131.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.10

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