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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.46, 196.70 and 127.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.46, 196.70 and 127.50 is: 190.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.46 : 196.70 = 127.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.46/196.70 = 127.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.46x = 196.70 × 127.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.46x = 25,078.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,078.61/131.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.77

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