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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.85, 196.94 and 104.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.85, 196.94 and 104.72 is: 156.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.85 : 196.94 = 104.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.85/196.94 = 104.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.85x = 196.94 × 104.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.85x = 20,622.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,622.83/131.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.41

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