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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.93, 198.05 and 59.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.93, 198.05 and 59.84 is: 89.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.93 : 198.05 = 59.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.93/198.05 = 59.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.93x = 198.05 × 59.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.93x = 11,850.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,850.77/131.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.83

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