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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.71, 295.05 and 87.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.71, 295.05 and 87.06 is: 130.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.71 : 295.05 = 87.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.71/295.05 = 87.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.71x = 295.05 × 87.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.71x = 25,687.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,687.05/196.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.58

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