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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.54, 197.31 and 73.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.54, 197.31 and 73.76 is: 110.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.54 : 197.31 = 73.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.54/197.31 = 73.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.54x = 197.31 × 73.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.54x = 14,553.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,553.59/131.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.64

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