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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.28, 197.03 and 107.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.28, 197.03 and 107.18 is: 160.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.28 : 197.03 = 107.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.28/197.03 = 107.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.28x = 197.03 × 107.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.28x = 21,116.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,116.69/131.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.86

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