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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.94, 196.83 and 124.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.94, 196.83 and 124.74 is: 186.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.94 : 196.83 = 124.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.94/196.83 = 124.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.94x = 196.83 × 124.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.94x = 24,552.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,552.57/131.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.09

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