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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.18, 195.33 and 129.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.18, 195.33 and 129.24 is: 192.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.18 : 195.33 = 129.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.18/195.33 = 129.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.18x = 195.33 × 129.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.18x = 25,244.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,244.45/131.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.44

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