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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.34, 196.07 and 122.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.34, 196.07 and 122.23 is: 182.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.34 : 196.07 = 122.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.34/196.07 = 122.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.34x = 196.07 × 122.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.34x = 23,965.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,965.64/131.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.47

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