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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.27, 196.55 and 114.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.27, 196.55 and 114.86 is: 171.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.27 : 196.55 = 114.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.27/196.55 = 114.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.27x = 196.55 × 114.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.27x = 22,574.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,574.18/131.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.97

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