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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.43, 197.24 and 106.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.43, 197.24 and 106.06 is: 159.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.43 : 197.24 = 106.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.43/197.24 = 106.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.43x = 197.24 × 106.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.43x = 20,919.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,919.27/131.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.17

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