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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.63, 196.34 and 122.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.63, 196.34 and 122.49 is: 182.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.63 : 196.34 = 122.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.63/196.34 = 122.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.63x = 196.34 × 122.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.63x = 24,049.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,049.07/131.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.71

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