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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.70, 197.28 and 104.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.70, 197.28 and 104.43 is: 156.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.70 : 197.28 = 104.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.70/197.28 = 104.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.70x = 197.28 × 104.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.70x = 20,601.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,601.95/131.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.43

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