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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.40, 197.14 and 126.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.40, 197.14 and 126.44 is: 189.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.40 : 197.14 = 126.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.40/197.14 = 126.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.40x = 197.14 × 126.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.40x = 24,926.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,926.38/131.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.70

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