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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.31, 195.77 and 129.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.31, 195.77 and 129.69 is: 193.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.31 : 195.77 = 129.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.31/195.77 = 129.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.31x = 195.77 × 129.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.31x = 25,388.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,388.76/131.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.35

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