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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.27, 197.13 and 82.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.27, 197.13 and 82.67 is: 124.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.27 : 197.13 = 82.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.27/197.13 = 82.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.27x = 197.13 × 82.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.27x = 16,297.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,297.17/131.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.15

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