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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.68, 267.36 and 131.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.68, 267.36 and 131.52 is: 181.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.68 : 267.36 = 131.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.68/267.36 = 131.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.68x = 267.36 × 131.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.68x = 35,163.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,163.19/193.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.55

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