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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.97, 197.77 and 74.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.97, 197.77 and 74.16 is: 111.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.97 : 197.77 = 74.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.97/197.77 = 74.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.97x = 197.77 × 74.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.97x = 14,666.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,666.62/131.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.14

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