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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.24, 196.58 and 129.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.24, 196.58 and 129.62 is: 194.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.24 : 196.58 = 129.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.24/196.58 = 129.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.24x = 196.58 × 129.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.24x = 25,480.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,480.04/131.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.16

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