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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.99, 197.83 and 86.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.99, 197.83 and 86.36 is: 129.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.99 : 197.83 = 86.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.99/197.83 = 86.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.99x = 197.83 × 86.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.99x = 17,084.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,084.60/131.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.44

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