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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.68, 197.36 and 104.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.68, 197.36 and 104.52 is: 156.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.68 : 197.36 = 104.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.68/197.36 = 104.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.68x = 197.36 × 104.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.68x = 20,628.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,628.07/131.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.65

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