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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.38, 197.42 and 114.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.38, 197.42 and 114.30 is: 171.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.38 : 197.42 = 114.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.38/197.42 = 114.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.38x = 197.42 × 114.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.38x = 22,564.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,564.53/131.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.75

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