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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.56, 196.12 and 129.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.56, 196.12 and 129.56 is: 193.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.56 : 196.12 = 129.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.56/196.12 = 129.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.56x = 196.12 × 129.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.56x = 25,409.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,409.31/131.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.14

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