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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.64, 197.58 and 131.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.64, 197.58 and 131.15 is: 196.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.64 : 197.58 = 131.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.64/197.58 = 131.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.64x = 197.58 × 131.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.64x = 25,910.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,910.97/131.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.83

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