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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.99, 198 and 74.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.99, 198 and 74.21 is: 111.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.99 : 198 = 74.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.99/198 = 74.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.99x = 198 × 74.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.99x = 14,692.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,692.59/131.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.32

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