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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.14, 196.44 and 106.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.14, 196.44 and 106.66 is: 159.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.14 : 196.44 = 106.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.14/196.44 = 106.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.14x = 196.44 × 106.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.14x = 20,952.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,952.29/131.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.77

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