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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.08, 195.68 and 125.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.08, 195.68 and 125.68 is: 187.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.08 : 195.68 = 125.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.08/195.68 = 125.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.08x = 195.68 × 125.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.08x = 24,593.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,593.06/131.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.62

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