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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.67, 197.55 and 86.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.67, 197.55 and 86.11 is: 129.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.67 : 197.55 = 86.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.67/197.55 = 86.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.67x = 197.55 × 86.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.67x = 17,010.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,010.54/131.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.19

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