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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.90, 197.26 and 102.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.90, 197.26 and 102.67 is: 153.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.90 : 197.26 = 102.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.90/197.26 = 102.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.90x = 197.26 × 102.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.90x = 20,253.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,253.33/131.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.55

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