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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.23, 196.81 and 73.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.23, 196.81 and 73.48 is: 110.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.23 : 196.81 = 73.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.23/196.81 = 73.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.23x = 196.81 × 73.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.23x = 14,461.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,461.60/131.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.20

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