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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.43, 197.19 and 112.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.43, 197.19 and 112.35 is: 168.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.43 : 197.19 = 112.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.43/197.19 = 112.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.43x = 197.19 × 112.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.43x = 22,154.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,154.30/131.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.56

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