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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.69, 196.09 and 130.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.69, 196.09 and 130.24 is: 193.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.69 : 196.09 = 130.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.69/196.09 = 130.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.69x = 196.09 × 130.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.69x = 25,538.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,538.76/131.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.93

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