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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.10, 196.56 and 82.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.10, 196.56 and 82.23 is: 123.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.10 : 196.56 = 82.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.10/196.56 = 82.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.10x = 196.56 × 82.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.10x = 16,163.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,163.13/131.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.29

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