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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.84, 197.48 and 121.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.84, 197.48 and 121.72 is: 182.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.84 : 197.48 = 121.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.84/197.48 = 121.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.84x = 197.48 × 121.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.84x = 24,037.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,037.27/131.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.32

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