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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.98, 197.79 and 74.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.98, 197.79 and 74.23 is: 111.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.98 : 197.79 = 74.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.98/197.79 = 74.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.98x = 197.79 × 74.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.98x = 14,681.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,681.95/131.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.24

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