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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.80, 197.82 and 113.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.80, 197.82 and 113.96 is: 171.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.80 : 197.82 = 113.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.80/197.82 = 113.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.80x = 197.82 × 113.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.80x = 22,543.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,543.57/131.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.04

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