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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.36, 197.19 and 100.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.36, 197.19 and 100.58 is: 150.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.36 : 197.19 = 100.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.36/197.19 = 100.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.36x = 197.19 × 100.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.36x = 19,832.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,832.38/131.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.98

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