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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.67, 197.33 and 83.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.67, 197.33 and 83.49 is: 125.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.67 : 197.33 = 83.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.67/197.33 = 83.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.67x = 197.33 × 83.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.67x = 16,474.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,474.66/131.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.12

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