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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.03, 196.54 and 102.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.03, 196.54 and 102.07 is: 153.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.03 : 196.54 = 102.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.03/196.54 = 102.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.03x = 196.54 × 102.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.03x = 20,060.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,060.85/131.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.11

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