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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.92, 197.93 and 59.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.92, 197.93 and 59.83 is: 89.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.92 : 197.93 = 59.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.92/197.93 = 59.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.92x = 197.93 × 59.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.92x = 11,842.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,842.15/131.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.77

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