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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.94, 197.78 and 88.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.94, 197.78 and 88.62 is: 132.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.94 : 197.78 = 88.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.94/197.78 = 88.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.94x = 197.78 × 88.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.94x = 17,527.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,527.69/131.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.85

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