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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.59, 198.52 and 125.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.59, 198.52 and 125.20 is: 188.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.59 : 198.52 = 125.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.59/198.52 = 125.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.59x = 198.52 × 125.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.59x = 24,854.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,854.70/131.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.88

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