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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.91, 196.31 and 128.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.91, 196.31 and 128.28 is: 190.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.91 : 196.31 = 128.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.91/196.31 = 128.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.91x = 196.31 × 128.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.91x = 25,182.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,182.01/131.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.90

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