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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.91, 197.45 and 88.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.91, 197.45 and 88.57 is: 132.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.91 : 197.45 = 88.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.91/197.45 = 88.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.91x = 197.45 × 88.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.91x = 17,488.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,488.15/131.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.58

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