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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.00, 196.97 and 130.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.00, 196.97 and 130.34 is: 195.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.00 : 196.97 = 130.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.00/196.97 = 130.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.00x = 196.97 × 130.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.00x = 25,671.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,671.43/131.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.97

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