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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.92, 197.53 and 128.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.92, 197.53 and 128.07 is: 191.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.92 : 197.53 = 128.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.92/197.53 = 128.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.92x = 197.53 × 128.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.92x = 25,297.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,297.35/131.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.77

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