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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.84, 197.33 and 127.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.84, 197.33 and 127.08 is: 190.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.84 : 197.33 = 127.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.84/197.33 = 127.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.84x = 197.33 × 127.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.84x = 25,076.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,076.06/131.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.21

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