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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.61, 197.57 and 104.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.61, 197.57 and 104.58 is: 156.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.61 : 197.57 = 104.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.61/197.57 = 104.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.61x = 197.57 × 104.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.61x = 20,661.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,661.87/131.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.99

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