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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.34, 197.10 and 83.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.34, 197.10 and 83.28 is: 124.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.34 : 197.10 = 83.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.34/197.10 = 83.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.34x = 197.10 × 83.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.34x = 16,414.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,414.49/131.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.98

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