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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.93, 196.72 and 128.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.93, 196.72 and 128.34 is: 191.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.93 : 196.72 = 128.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.93/196.72 = 128.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.93x = 196.72 × 128.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.93x = 25,246.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,246.72/131.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.37

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