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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.23, 197.10 and 111.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.23, 197.10 and 111.99 is: 168.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.23 : 197.10 = 111.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.23/197.10 = 111.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.23x = 197.10 × 111.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.23x = 22,073.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,073.23/131.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.21

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