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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.34, 197.41 and 125.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.34, 197.41 and 125.94 is: 189.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.34 : 197.41 = 125.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.34/197.41 = 125.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.34x = 197.41 × 125.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.34x = 24,861.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,861.82/131.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.29

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