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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.60, 195.67 and 131.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.60, 195.67 and 131.60 is: 195.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.60 : 195.67 = 131.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.60/195.67 = 131.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.60x = 195.67 × 131.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.60x = 25,750.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,750.17/131.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.67

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