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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.31, 196.17 and 126.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.31, 196.17 and 126.45 is: 188.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.31 : 196.17 = 126.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.31/196.17 = 126.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.31x = 196.17 × 126.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.31x = 24,805.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,805.70/131.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.91

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