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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.14, 197.16 and 121.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.14, 197.16 and 121.10 is: 182.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.14 : 197.16 = 121.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.14/197.16 = 121.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.14x = 197.16 × 121.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.14x = 23,876.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,876.08/131.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.07

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