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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.24, 197.10 and 115.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.24, 197.10 and 115.04 is: 172.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.24 : 197.10 = 115.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.24/197.10 = 115.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.24x = 197.10 × 115.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.24x = 22,674.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,674.38/131.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.77

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