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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.25, 196.57 and 102.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.25, 196.57 and 102.20 is: 153.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.25 : 196.57 = 102.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.25/196.57 = 102.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.25x = 196.57 × 102.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.25x = 20,089.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,089.45/131.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.06

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