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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.66, 197.73 and 125.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.66, 197.73 and 125.90 is: 189.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.66 : 197.73 = 125.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.66/197.73 = 125.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.66x = 197.73 × 125.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.66x = 24,894.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,894.18/131.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.08

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