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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.49, 196.89 and 104.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.49, 196.89 and 104.13 is: 155.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.49 : 196.89 = 104.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.49/196.89 = 104.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.49x = 196.89 × 104.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.49x = 20,502.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,502.16/131.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.92

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