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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.48, 197.93 and 118.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.48, 197.93 and 118.25 is: 178.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.48 : 197.93 = 118.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.48/197.93 = 118.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.48x = 197.93 × 118.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.48x = 23,405.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,405.22/131.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.01

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