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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.76, 196.26 and 112.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.76, 196.26 and 112.08 is: 166.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.76 : 196.26 = 112.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.76/196.26 = 112.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.76x = 196.26 × 112.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.76x = 21,996.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,996.82/131.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.95

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