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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.14, 196.80 and 111.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.14, 196.80 and 111.07 is: 166.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.14 : 196.80 = 111.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.14/196.80 = 111.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.14x = 196.80 × 111.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.14x = 21,858.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,858.58/131.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.68

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