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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.84, 197.75 and 84.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.84, 197.75 and 84.05 is: 126.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.84 : 197.75 = 84.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.84/197.75 = 84.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.84x = 197.75 × 84.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.84x = 16,620.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,620.89/131.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.07

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