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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.62, 197.51 and 82.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.62, 197.51 and 82.92 is: 124.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.62 : 197.51 = 82.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.62/197.51 = 82.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.62x = 197.51 × 82.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.62x = 16,378.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,378.55/131.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.44

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