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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.16, 196.92 and 105.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.16, 196.92 and 105.51 is: 158.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.16 : 196.92 = 105.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.16/196.92 = 105.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.16x = 196.92 × 105.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.16x = 20,777.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,777.03/131.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.41

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