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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.22, 195.17 and 129.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.22, 195.17 and 129.78 is: 193.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.22 : 195.17 = 129.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.22/195.17 = 129.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.22x = 195.17 × 129.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.22x = 25,328.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,328.51/131.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.02

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