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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.41, 196.86 and 73.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.41, 196.86 and 73.66 is: 110.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.41 : 196.86 = 73.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.41/196.86 = 73.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.41x = 196.86 × 73.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.41x = 14,500.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,500.71/131.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.35

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