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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.42, 197.43 and 113.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.42, 197.43 and 113.19 is: 170.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.42 : 197.43 = 113.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.42/197.43 = 113.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.42x = 197.43 × 113.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.42x = 22,347.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,347.10/131.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.05

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