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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.16, 196.57 and 73.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.16, 196.57 and 73.42 is: 110.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.16 : 196.57 = 73.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.16/196.57 = 73.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.16x = 196.57 × 73.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.16x = 14,431.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,431.49/131.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.03

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