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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.66, 197.50 and 83.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.66, 197.50 and 83.50 is: 125.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.66 : 197.50 = 83.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.66/197.50 = 83.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.66x = 197.50 × 83.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.66x = 16,491.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,491.25/131.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.26

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