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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.52, 197.16 and 101.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.52, 197.16 and 101.22 is: 151.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.52 : 197.16 = 101.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.52/197.16 = 101.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.52x = 197.16 × 101.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.52x = 19,956.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,956.54/131.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.74

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