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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.28, 196.64 and 113.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.28, 196.64 and 113.28 is: 169.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.28 : 196.64 = 113.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.28/196.64 = 113.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.28x = 196.64 × 113.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.28x = 22,275.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,275.38/131.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.68

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