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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.01, 196.59 and 129.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.01, 196.59 and 129.99 is: 195.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.01 : 196.59 = 129.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.01/196.59 = 129.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.01x = 196.59 × 129.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.01x = 25,554.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,554.73/131.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.06

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