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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.43, 197.61 and 111.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.43, 197.61 and 111.18 is: 167.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.43 : 197.61 = 111.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.43/197.61 = 111.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.43x = 197.61 × 111.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.43x = 21,970.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,970.28/131.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.16

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