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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.90, 197.64 and 111.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.90, 197.64 and 111.65 is: 167.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.90 : 197.64 = 111.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.90/197.64 = 111.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.90x = 197.64 × 111.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.90x = 22,065.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,065.52/131.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.30

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