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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.28, 198.36 and 129.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.28, 198.36 and 129.96 is: 196.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.28 : 198.36 = 129.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.28/198.36 = 129.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.28x = 198.36 × 129.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.28x = 25,778.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,778.87/131.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.37

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