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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.96, 198.01 and 131.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.96, 198.01 and 131.76 is: 197.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.96 : 198.01 = 131.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.96/198.01 = 131.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.96x = 198.01 × 131.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.96x = 26,089.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,089.96/131.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.71

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