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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.92, 197.70 and 117.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.92, 197.70 and 117.46 is: 176.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.92 : 197.70 = 117.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.92/197.70 = 117.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.92x = 197.70 × 117.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.92x = 23,221.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,221.84/131.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.03

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