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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.90, 197.15 and 129.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.90, 197.15 and 129.16 is: 193.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.90 : 197.15 = 129.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.90/197.15 = 129.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.90x = 197.15 × 129.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.90x = 25,463.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,463.49/131.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.06

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