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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.14, 196.86 and 107.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.14, 196.86 and 107.26 is: 161.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.14 : 196.86 = 107.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.14/196.86 = 107.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.14x = 196.86 × 107.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.14x = 21,115.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,115.20/131.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.01

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