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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.90, 196.56 and 128.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.90, 196.56 and 128.66 is: 191.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.90 : 196.56 = 128.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.90/196.56 = 128.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.90x = 196.56 × 128.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.90x = 25,288.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,288.43/131.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.73

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