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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.99, 197.99 and 130.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.99, 197.99 and 130.20 is: 195.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.99 : 197.99 = 130.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.99/197.99 = 130.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.99x = 197.99 × 130.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.99x = 25,777.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,777.65/131.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.31

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