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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.36, 196.76 and 107.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.36, 196.76 and 107.33 is: 160.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.36 : 196.76 = 107.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.36/196.76 = 107.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.36x = 196.76 × 107.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.36x = 21,117.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,117.54/131.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.77

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