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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.85, 197.96 and 125.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.85, 197.96 and 125.97 is: 189.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.85 : 197.96 = 125.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.85/197.96 = 125.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.85x = 197.96 × 125.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.85x = 24,936.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,936.39/131.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.13

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