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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.96, 197.98 and 59.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.96, 197.98 and 59.82 is: 89.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.96 : 197.98 = 59.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.96/197.98 = 59.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.96x = 197.98 × 59.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.96x = 11,843.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,843.16/131.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.75

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