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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.68, 197.61 and 101.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.68, 197.61 and 101.08 is: 151.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.68 : 197.61 = 101.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.68/197.61 = 101.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.68x = 197.61 × 101.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.68x = 19,974.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,974.42/131.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.69

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