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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.39, 197.28 and 82.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.39, 197.28 and 82.94 is: 124.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.39 : 197.28 = 82.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.39/197.28 = 82.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.39x = 197.28 × 82.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.39x = 16,361.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,361.00/131.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.53

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