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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.85, 197.71 and 59.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.85, 197.71 and 59.70 is: 89.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.85 : 197.71 = 59.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.85/197.71 = 59.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.85x = 197.71 × 59.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.85x = 11,803.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,803.29/131.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.52

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