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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.23, 195.97 and 123.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.23, 195.97 and 123.64 is: 184.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.23 : 195.97 = 123.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.23/195.97 = 123.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.23x = 195.97 × 123.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.23x = 24,228.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,228.13/131.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.63

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