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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.28, 197.04 and 113.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.28, 197.04 and 113.52 is: 170.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.28 : 197.04 = 113.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.28/197.04 = 113.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.28x = 197.04 × 113.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.28x = 22,367.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,367.98/131.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.38

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