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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.36, 196.76 and 105.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.36, 196.76 and 105.54 is: 158.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.36 : 196.76 = 105.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.36/196.76 = 105.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.36x = 196.76 × 105.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.36x = 20,766.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,766.31/131.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.08

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