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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.90, 196.77 and 122.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.90, 196.77 and 122.58 is: 182.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.90 : 196.77 = 122.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.90/196.77 = 122.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.90x = 196.77 × 122.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.90x = 24,120.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,120.37/131.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.87

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