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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.52, 196.74 and 100.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.52, 196.74 and 100.74 is: 150.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.52 : 196.74 = 100.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.52/196.74 = 100.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.52x = 196.74 × 100.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.52x = 19,819.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,819.59/131.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.70

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