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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.00, 196.40 and 125.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.00, 196.40 and 125.67 is: 188.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.00 : 196.40 = 125.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.00/196.40 = 125.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.00x = 196.40 × 125.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.00x = 24,680.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,680.96/131.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.41

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