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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.52, 197.62 and 117.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.52, 197.62 and 117.21 is: 176.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.52 : 197.62 = 117.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.52/197.62 = 117.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.52x = 197.62 × 117.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.52x = 23,162.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,162.75/131.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.12

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