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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.45, 196.76 and 111.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.45, 196.76 and 111.20 is: 166.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.45 : 196.76 = 111.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.45/196.76 = 111.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.45x = 196.76 × 111.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.45x = 21,879.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,879.01/131.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.45

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