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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.22, 197.10 and 129.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.22, 197.10 and 129.06 is: 193.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.22 : 197.10 = 129.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.22/197.10 = 129.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.22x = 197.10 × 129.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.22x = 25,437.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,437.73/131.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.86

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