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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.95, 197.76 and 88.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.95, 197.76 and 88.61 is: 132.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.95 : 197.76 = 88.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.95/197.76 = 88.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.95x = 197.76 × 88.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.95x = 17,524.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,524.01/131.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.81

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