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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.04, 196.56 and 124.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.04, 196.56 and 124.56 is: 186.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.04 : 196.56 = 124.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.04/196.56 = 124.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.04x = 196.56 × 124.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.04x = 24,483.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,483.51/131.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.84

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