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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.05, 197.11 and 118.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.05, 197.11 and 118.63 is: 178.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.05 : 197.11 = 118.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.05/197.11 = 118.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.05x = 197.11 × 118.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.05x = 23,382.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,382.81/131.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.43

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