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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.36, 196.83 and 73.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.36, 196.83 and 73.51 is: 110.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.36 : 196.83 = 73.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.36/196.83 = 73.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.36x = 196.83 × 73.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.36x = 14,468.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,468.48/131.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.15

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