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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.68, 197.74 and 83.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.68, 197.74 and 83.90 is: 125.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.68 : 197.74 = 83.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.68/197.74 = 83.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.68x = 197.74 × 83.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.68x = 16,590.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,590.39/131.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.99

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