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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.02, 196.55 and 73.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.02, 196.55 and 73.21 is: 109.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.02 : 196.55 = 73.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.02/196.55 = 73.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.02x = 196.55 × 73.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.02x = 14,389.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,389.43/131.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.83

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