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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.94, 196.74 and 122.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.94, 196.74 and 122.76 is: 183.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.94 : 196.74 = 122.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.94/196.74 = 122.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.94x = 196.74 × 122.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.94x = 24,151.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,151.80/131.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.05

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