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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.70, 196.61 and 111.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.70, 196.61 and 111.15 is: 165.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.70 : 196.61 = 111.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.70/196.61 = 111.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.70x = 196.61 × 111.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.70x = 21,853.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,853.20/131.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.93

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