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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.84, 198.18 and 114.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.84, 198.18 and 114.02 is: 171.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.84 : 198.18 = 114.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.84/198.18 = 114.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.84x = 198.18 × 114.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.84x = 22,596.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,596.48/131.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.39

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