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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.59, 197.08 and 102.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.59, 197.08 and 102.66 is: 153.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.59 : 197.08 = 102.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.59/197.08 = 102.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.59x = 197.08 × 102.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.59x = 20,232.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,232.23/131.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.75

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