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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.35, 197.13 and 130.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.35, 197.13 and 130.34 is: 195.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.35 : 197.13 = 130.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.35/197.13 = 130.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.35x = 197.13 × 130.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.35x = 25,693.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,693.92/131.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.61

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