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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.76, 197.62 and 112.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.76, 197.62 and 112.44 is: 168.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.76 : 197.62 = 112.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.76/197.62 = 112.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.76x = 197.62 × 112.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.76x = 22,220.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,220.39/131.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.64

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