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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.50, 197.46 and 125.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.50, 197.46 and 125.71 is: 188.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.50 : 197.46 = 125.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.50/197.46 = 125.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.50x = 197.46 × 125.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.50x = 24,822.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,822.70/131.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.77

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