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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.39, 195.53 and 126.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.39, 195.53 and 126.53 is: 188.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.39 : 195.53 = 126.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.39/195.53 = 126.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.39x = 195.53 × 126.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.39x = 24,740.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,740.41/131.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.30

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