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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.92, 197.60 and 115.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.92, 197.60 and 115.76 is: 173.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.92 : 197.60 = 115.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.92/197.60 = 115.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.92x = 197.60 × 115.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.92x = 22,874.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,874.18/131.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.39

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