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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.18, 196.77 and 107.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.18, 196.77 and 107.42 is: 161.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.18 : 196.77 = 107.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.18/196.77 = 107.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.18x = 196.77 × 107.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.18x = 21,137.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,137.03/131.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.13

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