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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.86, 197.88 and 114.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.86, 197.88 and 114.72 is: 172.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.86 : 197.88 = 114.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.86/197.88 = 114.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.86x = 197.88 × 114.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.86x = 22,700.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,700.79/131.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.16

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