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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.58, 196.20 and 125.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.58, 196.20 and 125.91 is: 187.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.58 : 196.20 = 125.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.58/196.20 = 125.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.58x = 196.20 × 125.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.58x = 24,703.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,703.54/131.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.75

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