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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.26, 195.99 and 108.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.26, 195.99 and 108.36 is: 161.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.26 : 195.99 = 108.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.26/195.99 = 108.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.26x = 195.99 × 108.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.26x = 21,237.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,237.48/131.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.80

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