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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.04, 195.56 and 127.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.04, 195.56 and 127.52 is: 190.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.04 : 195.56 = 127.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.04/195.56 = 127.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.04x = 195.56 × 127.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.04x = 24,937.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,937.81/131.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.31

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