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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.16, 196.36 and 115.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.16, 196.36 and 115.16 is: 172.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.16 : 196.36 = 115.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.16/196.36 = 115.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.16x = 196.36 × 115.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.16x = 22,612.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,612.82/131.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.41

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