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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.96, 198.26 and 112.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.96, 198.26 and 112.76 is: 169.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.96 : 198.26 = 112.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.96/198.26 = 112.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.96x = 198.26 × 112.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.96x = 22,355.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,355.80/131.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.41

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