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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.18, 196.98 and 125.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.18, 196.98 and 125.41 is: 188.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.18 : 196.98 = 125.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.18/196.98 = 125.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.18x = 196.98 × 125.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.18x = 24,703.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,703.26/131.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.32

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