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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.08, 196.50 and 111.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.08, 196.50 and 111.22 is: 166.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.08 : 196.50 = 111.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.08/196.50 = 111.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.08x = 196.50 × 111.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.08x = 21,854.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,854.73/131.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.73

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