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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131, 196.73 and 124.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131, 196.73 and 124.16 is: 186.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131 : 196.73 = 124.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131/196.73 = 124.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131x = 196.73 × 124.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131x = 24,425.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,425.38/131
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.45

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