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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.31, 196.61 and 124.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.31, 196.61 and 124.61 is: 186.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.31 : 196.61 = 124.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.31/196.61 = 124.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.31x = 196.61 × 124.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.31x = 24,497.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,497.97/131.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.57

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