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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.34, 196.68 and 82.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.34, 196.68 and 82.46 is: 123.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.34 : 196.68 = 82.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.34/196.68 = 82.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.34x = 196.68 × 82.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.34x = 16,218.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,218.23/131.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.48

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