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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.32, 196.72 and 108.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.32, 196.72 and 108.40 is: 162.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.32 : 196.72 = 108.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.32/196.72 = 108.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.32x = 196.72 × 108.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.32x = 21,324.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,324.45/131.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.39

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