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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.85, 196.90 and 111.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.85, 196.90 and 111.56 is: 166.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.85 : 196.90 = 111.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.85/196.90 = 111.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.85x = 196.90 × 111.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.85x = 21,964.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,964.90/131.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.59

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