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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.76, 197.88 and 107.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.76, 197.88 and 107.76 is: 161.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.76 : 197.88 = 107.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.76/197.88 = 107.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.76x = 197.88 × 107.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.76x = 21,323.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,323.55/131.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.84

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