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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.89, 197.88 and 59.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.89, 197.88 and 59.74 is: 89.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.89 : 197.88 = 59.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.89/197.88 = 59.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.89x = 197.88 × 59.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.89x = 11,821.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,821.35/131.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.63

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