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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.42, 198.25 and 121.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.42, 198.25 and 121.70 is: 183.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.42 : 198.25 = 121.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.42/198.25 = 121.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.42x = 198.25 × 121.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.42x = 24,127.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,127.22/131.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.59

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