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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.67, 197.52 and 97.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.67, 197.52 and 97.86 is: 146.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.67 : 197.52 = 97.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.67/197.52 = 97.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.67x = 197.52 × 97.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.67x = 19,329.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,329.31/131.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.80

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