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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.16, 196.58 and 117.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.16, 196.58 and 117.49 is: 176.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.16 : 196.58 = 117.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.16/196.58 = 117.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.16x = 196.58 × 117.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.16x = 23,096.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,096.18/131.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.09

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