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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.28, 197.03 and 101.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.28, 197.03 and 101.03 is: 151.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.28 : 197.03 = 101.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.28/197.03 = 101.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.28x = 197.03 × 101.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.28x = 19,905.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,905.94/131.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.64

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