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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.82, 197.52 and 83.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.82, 197.52 and 83.63 is: 125.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.82 : 197.52 = 83.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.82/197.52 = 83.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.82x = 197.52 × 83.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.82x = 16,517.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,517.61/131.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.30

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