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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.38, 197.03 and 110.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.38, 197.03 and 110.95 is: 166.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.38 : 197.03 = 110.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.38/197.03 = 110.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.38x = 197.03 × 110.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.38x = 21,860.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,860.48/131.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.39

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