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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.89, 197.53 and 110.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.89, 197.53 and 110.29 is: 165.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.89 : 197.53 = 110.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.89/197.53 = 110.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.89x = 197.53 × 110.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.89x = 21,785.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,785.58/131.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.18

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