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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.38, 196.89 and 115.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.38, 196.89 and 115.09 is: 172.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.38 : 196.89 = 115.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.38/196.89 = 115.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.38x = 196.89 × 115.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.38x = 22,660.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,660.07/131.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.48

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