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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.55, 197.05 and 111.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.55, 197.05 and 111.14 is: 166.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.55 : 197.05 = 111.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.55/197.05 = 111.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.55x = 197.05 × 111.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.55x = 21,900.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,900.14/131.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.48

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