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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.92, 197.94 and 74.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.92, 197.94 and 74.22 is: 111.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.92 : 197.94 = 74.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.92/197.94 = 74.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.92x = 197.94 × 74.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.92x = 14,691.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,691.11/131.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.36

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