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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.88, 197.40 and 104.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.88, 197.40 and 104.60 is: 156.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.88 : 197.40 = 104.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.88/197.40 = 104.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.88x = 197.40 × 104.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.88x = 20,648.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,648.04/131.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.57

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