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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.22, 197.01 and 82.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.22, 197.01 and 82.68 is: 124.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.22 : 197.01 = 82.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.22/197.01 = 82.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.22x = 197.01 × 82.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.22x = 16,288.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,288.79/131.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.13

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