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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.05, 196.21 and 108.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.05, 196.21 and 108.33 is: 162.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.05 : 196.21 = 108.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.05/196.21 = 108.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.05x = 196.21 × 108.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.05x = 21,255.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,255.43/131.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.19

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