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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.18, 196.56 and 110.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.18, 196.56 and 110.79 is: 166.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.18 : 196.56 = 110.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.18/196.56 = 110.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.18x = 196.56 × 110.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.18x = 21,776.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,776.88/131.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.01

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