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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.79, 197.20 and 114.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.79, 197.20 and 114.73 is: 171.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.79 : 197.20 = 114.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.79/197.20 = 114.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.79x = 197.20 × 114.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.79x = 22,624.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,624.76/131.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.67

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