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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.48, 197.24 and 73.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.48, 197.24 and 73.78 is: 110.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.48 : 197.24 = 73.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.48/197.24 = 73.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.48x = 197.24 × 73.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.48x = 14,552.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,552.37/131.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.68

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