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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.12, 196.63 and 72.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.12, 196.63 and 72.54 is: 108.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.12 : 196.63 = 72.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.12/196.63 = 72.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.12x = 196.63 × 72.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.12x = 14,263.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,263.54/131.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.78

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