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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.28, 195.60 and 129.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.28, 195.60 and 129.96 is: 193.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.28 : 195.60 = 129.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.28/195.60 = 129.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.28x = 195.60 × 129.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.28x = 25,420.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,420.18/131.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.63

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