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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.79, 197.51 and 74.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.79, 197.51 and 74.03 is: 110.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.79 : 197.51 = 74.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.79/197.51 = 74.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.79x = 197.51 × 74.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.79x = 14,621.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,621.67/131.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.95

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