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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.72, 197.40 and 101.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.72, 197.40 and 101.28 is: 151.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.72 : 197.40 = 101.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.72/197.40 = 101.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.72x = 197.40 × 101.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.72x = 19,992.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,992.67/131.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.78

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