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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.22, 197.10 and 100.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.22, 197.10 and 100.85 is: 151.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.22 : 197.10 = 100.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.22/197.10 = 100.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.22x = 197.10 × 100.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.22x = 19,876.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,876.55/131.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.48

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