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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.71, 196.54 and 123.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.71, 196.54 and 123.91 is: 184.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.71 : 196.54 = 123.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.71/196.54 = 123.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.71x = 196.54 × 123.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.71x = 24,353.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,353.27/131.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.90

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