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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.55, 196.86 and 82.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.55, 196.86 and 82.77 is: 123.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.55 : 196.86 = 82.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.55/196.86 = 82.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.55x = 196.86 × 82.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.55x = 16,294.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,294.10/131.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.86

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