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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.20, 195.56 and 129.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.20, 195.56 and 129.76 is: 193.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.20 : 195.56 = 129.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.20/195.56 = 129.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.20x = 195.56 × 129.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.20x = 25,375.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,375.87/131.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.41

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