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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.71, 196.22 and 123.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.71, 196.22 and 123.84 is: 184.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.71 : 196.22 = 123.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.71/196.22 = 123.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.71x = 196.22 × 123.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.71x = 24,299.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,299.88/131.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.50

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