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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.70, 197.62 and 73.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.70, 197.62 and 73.93 is: 110.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.70 : 197.62 = 73.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.70/197.62 = 73.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.70x = 197.62 × 73.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.70x = 14,610.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,610.05/131.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.93

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