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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.88, 197.30 and 111.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.88, 197.30 and 111.64 is: 167.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.88 : 197.30 = 111.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.88/197.30 = 111.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.88x = 197.30 × 111.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.88x = 22,026.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,026.57/131.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.02

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