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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.97, 198.16 and 129.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.97, 198.16 and 129.54 is: 194.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.97 : 198.16 = 129.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.97/198.16 = 129.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.97x = 198.16 × 129.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.97x = 25,669.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,669.32/131.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.51

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