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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.42, 197.49 and 123.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.42, 197.49 and 123.96 is: 186.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.42 : 197.49 = 123.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.42/197.49 = 123.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.42x = 197.49 × 123.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.42x = 24,480.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,480.86/131.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.28

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