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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.26, 197.16 and 129.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.26, 197.16 and 129.10 is: 193.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.26 : 197.16 = 129.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.26/197.16 = 129.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.26x = 197.16 × 129.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.26x = 25,453.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,453.36/131.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.92

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