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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.12, 195.28 and 125.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.12, 195.28 and 125.64 is: 187.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.12 : 195.28 = 125.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.12/195.28 = 125.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.12x = 195.28 × 125.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.12x = 24,534.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,534.98/131.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.12

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