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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.22, 196.97 and 104.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.22, 196.97 and 104.49 is: 156.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.22 : 196.97 = 104.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.22/196.97 = 104.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.22x = 196.97 × 104.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.22x = 20,580.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,580.87/131.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.84

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