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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.29, 196.61 and 111.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.29, 196.61 and 111.92 is: 167.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.29 : 196.61 = 111.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.29/196.61 = 111.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.29x = 196.61 × 111.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.29x = 22,003.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,003.61/131.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.60

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