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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.13, 197.03 and 114.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.13, 197.03 and 114.05 is: 171.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.13 : 197.03 = 114.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.13/197.03 = 114.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.13x = 197.03 × 114.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.13x = 22,471.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,471.27/131.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.37

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