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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.95, 197.79 and 86.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.95, 197.79 and 86.33 is: 129.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.95 : 197.79 = 86.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.95/197.79 = 86.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.95x = 197.79 × 86.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.95x = 17,075.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,075.21/131.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.41

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