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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131, 196.06 and 128.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131, 196.06 and 128.02 is: 191.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131 : 196.06 = 128.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131/196.06 = 128.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131x = 196.06 × 128.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131x = 25,099.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,099.60/131
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.60

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