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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.25, 197.01 and 82.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.25, 197.01 and 82.55 is: 123.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.25 : 197.01 = 82.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.25/197.01 = 82.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.25x = 197.01 × 82.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.25x = 16,263.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,263.18/131.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.91

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