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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.81, 197.48 and 126.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.81, 197.48 and 126.81 is: 189.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.81 : 197.48 = 126.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.81/197.48 = 126.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.81x = 197.48 × 126.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.81x = 25,041.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,041.80/131.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.99

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