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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.14, 196.32 and 122.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.14, 196.32 and 122.59 is: 183.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.14 : 196.32 = 122.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.14/196.32 = 122.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.14x = 196.32 × 122.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.14x = 24,066.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,066.87/131.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.52

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