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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.98, 197.03 and 115.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.98, 197.03 and 115.78 is: 172.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.98 : 197.03 = 115.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.98/197.03 = 115.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.98x = 197.03 × 115.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.98x = 22,812.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,812.13/131.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.85

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