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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131, 196.38 and 73.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131, 196.38 and 73.22 is: 109.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131 : 196.38 = 73.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131/196.38 = 73.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131x = 196.38 × 73.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131x = 14,378.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,378.94/131
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.76

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