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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.19, 196.56 and 126.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.19, 196.56 and 126.45 is: 189.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.19 : 196.56 = 126.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.19/196.56 = 126.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.19x = 196.56 × 126.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.19x = 24,855.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,855.01/131.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.46

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