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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.80, 198.03 and 114.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.80, 198.03 and 114.82 is: 172.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.80 : 198.03 = 114.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.80/198.03 = 114.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.80x = 198.03 × 114.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.80x = 22,737.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,737.80/131.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.52

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