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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.34, 196.84 and 73.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.34, 196.84 and 73.45 is: 110.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.34 : 196.84 = 73.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.34/196.84 = 73.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.34x = 196.84 × 73.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.34x = 14,457.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,457.90/131.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.08

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