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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.25, 196.72 and 100.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.25, 196.72 and 100.71 is: 150.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.25 : 196.72 = 100.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.25/196.72 = 100.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.25x = 196.72 × 100.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.25x = 19,811.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,811.67/131.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.95

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