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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.94, 198.06 and 112.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.94, 198.06 and 112.89 is: 169.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.94 : 198.06 = 112.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.94/198.06 = 112.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.94x = 198.06 × 112.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.94x = 22,358.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,358.99/131.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.46

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