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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.16, 196.45 and 82.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.16, 196.45 and 82.25 is: 123.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.16 : 196.45 = 82.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.16/196.45 = 82.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.16x = 196.45 × 82.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.16x = 16,156.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,156.62/131.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.19

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