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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.68, 267.23 and 131.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.68, 267.23 and 131.72 is: 181.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.68 : 267.23 = 131.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.68/267.23 = 131.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.68x = 267.23 × 131.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.68x = 35,198.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,198.53/193.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.74

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