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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.65, 197.28 and 101.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.65, 197.28 and 101.12 is: 151.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.65 : 197.28 = 101.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.65/197.28 = 101.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.65x = 197.28 × 101.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.65x = 19,947.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,947.97/131.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.53

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