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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.80, 197.82 and 122.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.80, 197.82 and 122.86 is: 184.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.80 : 197.82 = 122.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.80/197.82 = 122.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.80x = 197.82 × 122.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.80x = 24,304.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,304.17/131.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.40

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