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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.74, 197.60 and 111.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.74, 197.60 and 111.48 is: 167.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.74 : 197.60 = 111.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.74/197.60 = 111.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.74x = 197.60 × 111.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.74x = 22,028.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,028.45/131.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.21

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