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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.94, 198.27 and 124.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.94, 198.27 and 124.02 is: 186.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.94 : 198.27 = 124.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.94/198.27 = 124.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.94x = 198.27 × 124.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.94x = 24,589.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,589.45/131.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.37

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