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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.30, 196.68 and 82.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.30, 196.68 and 82.40 is: 123.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.30 : 196.68 = 82.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.30/196.68 = 82.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.30x = 196.68 × 82.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.30x = 16,206.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,206.43/131.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.43

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