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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.39, 196.84 and 128.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.39, 196.84 and 128.19 is: 192.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.39 : 196.84 = 128.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.39/196.84 = 128.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.39x = 196.84 × 128.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.39x = 25,232.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,232.60/131.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.05

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