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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.90, 197.82 and 110.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.90, 197.82 and 110.36 is: 165.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.90 : 197.82 = 110.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.90/197.82 = 110.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.90x = 197.82 × 110.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.90x = 21,831.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,831.42/131.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.51

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