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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.37, 197.19 and 117.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.37, 197.19 and 117.74 is: 176.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.37 : 197.19 = 117.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.37/197.19 = 117.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.37x = 197.19 × 117.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.37x = 23,217.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,217.15/131.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.73

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