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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.24, 196.68 and 113.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.24, 196.68 and 113.12 is: 169.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.24 : 196.68 = 113.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.24/196.68 = 113.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.24x = 196.68 × 113.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.24x = 22,248.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,248.44/131.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.52

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