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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.09, 196.29 and 105.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.09, 196.29 and 105.27 is: 157.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.09 : 196.29 = 105.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.09/196.29 = 105.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.09x = 196.29 × 105.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.09x = 20,664.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,664.20/131.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.63

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