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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.74, 196.49 and 114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.74, 196.49 and 114.40 is: 170.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.74 : 196.49 = 114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.74/196.49 = 114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.74x = 196.49 × 114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.74x = 22,478.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,478.46/131.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.63

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