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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.14, 196.50 and 105.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.14, 196.50 and 105.64 is: 158.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.14 : 196.50 = 105.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.14/196.50 = 105.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.14x = 196.50 × 105.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.14x = 20,758.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,758.26/131.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.29

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