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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.03, 196.80 and 82.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.03, 196.80 and 82.29 is: 123.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.03 : 196.80 = 82.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.03/196.80 = 82.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.03x = 196.80 × 82.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.03x = 16,194.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,194.67/131.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.60

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