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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.93, 196.94 and 122.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.93, 196.94 and 122.43 is: 182.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.93 : 196.94 = 122.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.93/196.94 = 122.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.93x = 196.94 × 122.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.93x = 24,111.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,111.36/131.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.76

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