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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.90, 198.32 and 124.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.90, 198.32 and 124.47 is: 187.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.90 : 198.32 = 124.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.90/198.32 = 124.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.90x = 198.32 × 124.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.90x = 24,684.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,684.27/131.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.15

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