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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.76, 196.83 and 125.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.76, 196.83 and 125.10 is: 186.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.76 : 196.83 = 125.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.76/196.83 = 125.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.76x = 196.83 × 125.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.76x = 24,623.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,623.43/131.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.88

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