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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.29, 196.68 and 116.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.29, 196.68 and 116.41 is: 174.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.29 : 196.68 = 116.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.29/196.68 = 116.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.29x = 196.68 × 116.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.29x = 22,895.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,895.52/131.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.39

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