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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.75, 295.06 and 87.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.75, 295.06 and 87.03 is: 130.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.75 : 295.06 = 87.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.75/295.06 = 87.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.75x = 295.06 × 87.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.75x = 25,679.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,679.07/196.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.52

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