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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.92, 198.18 and 113.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.92, 198.18 and 113.69 is: 170.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.92 : 198.18 = 113.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.92/198.18 = 113.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.92x = 198.18 × 113.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.92x = 22,530.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,530.52/131.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.80

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