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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.14, 196.28 and 104.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.14, 196.28 and 104.14 is: 155.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.14 : 196.28 = 104.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.14/196.28 = 104.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.14x = 196.28 × 104.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.14x = 20,440.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,440.60/131.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.87

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