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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.04, 196.86 and 108.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.04, 196.86 and 108.30 is: 162.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.04 : 196.86 = 108.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.04/196.86 = 108.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.04x = 196.86 × 108.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.04x = 21,319.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,319.94/131.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.70

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