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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.52, 196.80 and 83.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.52, 196.80 and 83.20 is: 124.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.52 : 196.80 = 83.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.52/196.80 = 83.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.52x = 196.80 × 83.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.52x = 16,373.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,373.76/131.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.50

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