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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.02, 195.90 and 111.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.02, 195.90 and 111.97 is: 167.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.02 : 195.90 = 111.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.02/195.90 = 111.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.02x = 195.90 × 111.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.02x = 21,934.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,934.92/131.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.42

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