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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.16, 196.56 and 83.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.16, 196.56 and 83.04 is: 124.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.16 : 196.56 = 83.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.16/196.56 = 83.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.16x = 196.56 × 83.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.16x = 16,322.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,322.34/131.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.45

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