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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.04, 197.96 and 59.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.04, 197.96 and 59.81 is: 89.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.04 : 197.96 = 59.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.04/197.96 = 59.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.04x = 197.96 × 59.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.04x = 11,840.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,840.18/132.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.67

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