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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.55, 267.12 and 131.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.55, 267.12 and 131.45 is: 181.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.55 : 267.12 = 131.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.55/267.12 = 131.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.55x = 267.12 × 131.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.55x = 35,111.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,111.59/193.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.41

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