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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.91, 197.73 and 73.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.91, 197.73 and 73.35 is: 109.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.91 : 197.73 = 73.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.91/197.73 = 73.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.91x = 197.73 × 73.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.91x = 14,503.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,503.50/131.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.95

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