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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.36, 195.89 and 130.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.36, 195.89 and 130.14 is: 194.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.36 : 195.89 = 130.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.36/195.89 = 130.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.36x = 195.89 × 130.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.36x = 25,492.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,492.47/131.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.07

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