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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.89, 197.97 and 126.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.89, 197.97 and 126.94 is: 190.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.89 : 197.97 = 126.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.89/197.97 = 126.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.89x = 197.97 × 126.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.89x = 25,130.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,130.31/131.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.54

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