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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.64, 197.07 and 123.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.64, 197.07 and 123.09 is: 184.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.64 : 197.07 = 123.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.64/197.07 = 123.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.64x = 197.07 × 123.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.64x = 24,257.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,257.35/131.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.27

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