Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.04, 196.56 and 108
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 131.04, 196.56 and 108 is: 162
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131.04 : 196.56 = 108 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131.04/196.56 = 108/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131.04x = 196.56 × 108 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131.04x = 21,228.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,228.48/131.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 162
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