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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.13, 196.38 and 109.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.13, 196.38 and 109.44 is: 163.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.13 : 196.38 = 109.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.13/196.38 = 109.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.13x = 196.38 × 109.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.13x = 21,491.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,491.83/131.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.90

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