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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.49, 196.79 and 108.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.49, 196.79 and 108.54 is: 162.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.49 : 196.79 = 108.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.49/196.79 = 108.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.49x = 196.79 × 108.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.49x = 21,359.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,359.04/131.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.44

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