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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.33, 197.06 and 82.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.33, 197.06 and 82.62 is: 123.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.33 : 197.06 = 82.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.33/197.06 = 82.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.33x = 197.06 × 82.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.33x = 16,280.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,280.68/131.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.97

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