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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.82, 197.52 and 109.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.82, 197.52 and 109.08 is: 163.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.82 : 197.52 = 109.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.82/197.52 = 109.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.82x = 197.52 × 109.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.82x = 21,545.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,545.48/131.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.45

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