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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.68, 197.19 and 86.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.68, 197.19 and 86.02 is: 128.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.68 : 197.19 = 86.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.68/197.19 = 86.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.68x = 197.19 × 86.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.68x = 16,962.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,962.28/131.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.81

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