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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.33, 196.97 and 109.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.33, 196.97 and 109.80 is: 164.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.33 : 196.97 = 109.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.33/196.97 = 109.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.33x = 196.97 × 109.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.33x = 21,626.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,626.76/131.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.68

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