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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.40, 197.40 and 104.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.40, 197.40 and 104.68 is: 157.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.40 : 197.40 = 104.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.40/197.40 = 104.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.40x = 197.40 × 104.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.40x = 20,663.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,663.83/131.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.26

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