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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.24, 196.94 and 130.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.24, 196.94 and 130.22 is: 195.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.24 : 196.94 = 130.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.24/196.94 = 130.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.24x = 196.94 × 130.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.24x = 25,646.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,646.34/131.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.42

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