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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.86, 197.52 and 73.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.86, 197.52 and 73.90 is: 110.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.86 : 197.52 = 73.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.86/197.52 = 73.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.86x = 197.52 × 73.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.86x = 14,596.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,596.73/131.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.70

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