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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.17, 197.07 and 109.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.17, 197.07 and 109.66 is: 164.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.17 : 197.07 = 109.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.17/197.07 = 109.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.17x = 197.07 × 109.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.17x = 21,610.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,610.70/131.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.75

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