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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.22, 195.69 and 122.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.22, 195.69 and 122.70 is: 182.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.22 : 195.69 = 122.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.22/195.69 = 122.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.22x = 195.69 × 122.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.22x = 24,011.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,011.16/131.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.98

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