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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.72, 197.24 and 59.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.72, 197.24 and 59.44 is: 89.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.72 : 197.24 = 59.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.72/197.24 = 59.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.72x = 197.24 × 59.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.72x = 11,723.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,723.95/131.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.01

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