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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.26, 196.45 and 100.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.26, 196.45 and 100.66 is: 150.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.26 : 196.45 = 100.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.26/196.45 = 100.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.26x = 196.45 × 100.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.26x = 19,774.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,774.66/131.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.65

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