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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.36, 197.31 and 124.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.36, 197.31 and 124.34 is: 186.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.36 : 197.31 = 124.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.36/197.31 = 124.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.36x = 197.31 × 124.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.36x = 24,533.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,533.53/131.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.77

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