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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.70, 197.01 and 123.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.70, 197.01 and 123.96 is: 185.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.70 : 197.01 = 123.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.70/197.01 = 123.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.70x = 197.01 × 123.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.70x = 24,421.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,421.36/131.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.43

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