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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.64, 198.69 and 131.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.64, 198.69 and 131.64 is: 198.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.64 : 198.69 = 131.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.64/198.69 = 131.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.64x = 198.69 × 131.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.64x = 26,155.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,155.55/131.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.69

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