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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.97, 197.83 and 122.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.97, 197.83 and 122.15 is: 183.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.97 : 197.83 = 122.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.97/197.83 = 122.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.97x = 197.83 × 122.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.97x = 24,164.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,164.93/131.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.11

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