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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.88, 197.91 and 59.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.88, 197.91 and 59.74 is: 89.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.88 : 197.91 = 59.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.88/197.91 = 59.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.88x = 197.91 × 59.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.88x = 11,823.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,823.64/131.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.65

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