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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.57, 197.34 and 131.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.57, 197.34 and 131.88 is: 196.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.57 : 197.34 = 131.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.57/197.34 = 131.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.57x = 197.34 × 131.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.57x = 26,025.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,025.20/132.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.31

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