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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.84, 197.44 and 104.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.84, 197.44 and 104.32 is: 156.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.84 : 197.44 = 104.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.84/197.44 = 104.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.84x = 197.44 × 104.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.84x = 20,596.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,596.94/131.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.23

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