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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.10, 197.40 and 104.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.10, 197.40 and 104.34 is: 157.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.10 : 197.40 = 104.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.10/197.40 = 104.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.10x = 197.40 × 104.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.10x = 20,596.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,596.72/131.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.11

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