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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.92, 197.49 and 86.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.92, 197.49 and 86.29 is: 129.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.92 : 197.49 = 86.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.92/197.49 = 86.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.92x = 197.49 × 86.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.92x = 17,041.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,041.41/131.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.18

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