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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131, 196.50 and 82.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131, 196.50 and 82.94 is: 124.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131 : 196.50 = 82.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131/196.50 = 82.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131x = 196.50 × 82.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131x = 16,297.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,297.71/131
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.41

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