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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.28, 195.72 and 130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.28, 195.72 and 130.50 is: 194.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.28 : 195.72 = 130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.28/195.72 = 130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.28x = 195.72 × 130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.28x = 25,541.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,541.46/131.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.56

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