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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.35, 197.28 and 112.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.35, 197.28 and 112.12 is: 168.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.35 : 197.28 = 112.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.35/197.28 = 112.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.35x = 197.28 × 112.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.35x = 22,119.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,119.03/131.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.40

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