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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.49, 196.88 and 108.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.49, 196.88 and 108.41 is: 162.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.49 : 196.88 = 108.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.49/196.88 = 108.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.49x = 196.88 × 108.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.49x = 21,342.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,342.23/131.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.31

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