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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.88, 197.48 and 97.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.88, 197.48 and 97.59 is: 146.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.88 : 197.48 = 97.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.88/197.48 = 97.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.88x = 197.48 × 97.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.88x = 19,270.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,270.60/131.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.13

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