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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.56, 197.48 and 113.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.56, 197.48 and 113.32 is: 170.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.56 : 197.48 = 113.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.56/197.48 = 113.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.56x = 197.48 × 113.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.56x = 22,378.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,378.43/131.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.10

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