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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.98, 197.83 and 59.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.98, 197.83 and 59.74 is: 89.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.98 : 197.83 = 59.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.98/197.83 = 59.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.98x = 197.83 × 59.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.98x = 11,818.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,818.36/131.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.55

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