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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.52, 197.04 and 128.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.52, 197.04 and 128.64 is: 192.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.52 : 197.04 = 128.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.52/197.04 = 128.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.52x = 197.04 × 128.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.52x = 25,347.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,347.23/131.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.73

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