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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.85, 197.44 and 109.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.85, 197.44 and 109.30 is: 163.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.85 : 197.44 = 109.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.85/197.44 = 109.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.85x = 197.44 × 109.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.85x = 21,579.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,579.80/131.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.67

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