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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.32, 195.85 and 125.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.32, 195.85 and 125.25 is: 186.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.32 : 195.85 = 125.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.32/195.85 = 125.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.32x = 195.85 × 125.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.32x = 24,530.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,530.21/131.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.80

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