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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.08, 197.02 and 123.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.08, 197.02 and 123.96 is: 186.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.08 : 197.02 = 123.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.08/197.02 = 123.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.08x = 197.02 × 123.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.08x = 24,422.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,422.60/131.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.32

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