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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.69, 197.36 and 86.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.69, 197.36 and 86.01 is: 128.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.69 : 197.36 = 86.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.69/197.36 = 86.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.69x = 197.36 × 86.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.69x = 16,974.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,974.50/131.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.90

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