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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.63, 198.69 and 131.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.63, 198.69 and 131.63 is: 198.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.63 : 198.69 = 131.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.63/198.69 = 131.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.63x = 198.69 × 131.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.63x = 26,154.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,154.06/131.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.69

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