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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.00, 196.56 and 111.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.00, 196.56 and 111.96 is: 168.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.00 : 196.56 = 111.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.00/196.56 = 111.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.00x = 196.56 × 111.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.00x = 22,006.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,006.86/131.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.00

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