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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.70, 196.80 and 107.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.70, 196.80 and 107.58 is: 160.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.70 : 196.80 = 107.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.70/196.80 = 107.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.70x = 196.80 × 107.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.70x = 21,171.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,171.74/131.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.76

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