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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.95, 197.91 and 74.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.95, 197.91 and 74.95 is: 112.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.95 : 197.91 = 74.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.95/197.91 = 74.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.95x = 197.91 × 74.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.95x = 14,833.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,833.35/131.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.42

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