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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.06, 196.18 and 113.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.06, 196.18 and 113.64 is: 170.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.06 : 196.18 = 113.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.06/196.18 = 113.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.06x = 196.18 × 113.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.06x = 22,293.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,293.90/131.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.10

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