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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.19, 196.47 and 73.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.19, 196.47 and 73.47 is: 110.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.19 : 196.47 = 73.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.19/196.47 = 73.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.19x = 196.47 × 73.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.19x = 14,434.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,434.65/131.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.03

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