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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.12, 196.40 and 124.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.12, 196.40 and 124.40 is: 186.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.12 : 196.40 = 124.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.12/196.40 = 124.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.12x = 196.40 × 124.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.12x = 24,432.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,432.16/131.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.33

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