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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.68, 197.28 and 108.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.68, 197.28 and 108.72 is: 162.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.68 : 197.28 = 108.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.68/197.28 = 108.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.68x = 197.28 × 108.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.68x = 21,448.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,448.28/131.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.88

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