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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.08, 196.86 and 124.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.08, 196.86 and 124.36 is: 186.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.08 : 196.86 = 124.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.08/196.86 = 124.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.08x = 196.86 × 124.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.08x = 24,481.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,481.51/131.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.77

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