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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.38, 197.16 and 130.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.38, 197.16 and 130.84 is: 196.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.38 : 197.16 = 130.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.38/197.16 = 130.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.38x = 197.16 × 130.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.38x = 25,796.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,796.41/131.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.35

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