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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.92, 197.57 and 86.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.92, 197.57 and 86.15 is: 129.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.92 : 197.57 = 86.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.92/197.57 = 86.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.92x = 197.57 × 86.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.92x = 17,021.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,021.04/131.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.03

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