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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.72, 196.53 and 123.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.72, 196.53 and 123.92 is: 184.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.72 : 196.53 = 123.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.72/196.53 = 123.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.72x = 196.53 × 123.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.72x = 24,353.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,353.01/131.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.89

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