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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.66, 197.67 and 106.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.66, 197.67 and 106.01 is: 159.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.66 : 197.67 = 106.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.66/197.67 = 106.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.66x = 197.67 × 106.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.66x = 20,954.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,954.01/131.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.16

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