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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.73, 198.56 and 126.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.73, 198.56 and 126.24 is: 190.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.73 : 198.56 = 126.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.73/198.56 = 126.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.73x = 198.56 × 126.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.73x = 25,066.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,066.21/131.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.28

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