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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.64, 197.34 and 83.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.64, 197.34 and 83.44 is: 125.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.64 : 197.34 = 83.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.64/197.34 = 83.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.64x = 197.34 × 83.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.64x = 16,466.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,466.05/131.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.08

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