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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.90, 197.97 and 107.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.90, 197.97 and 107.81 is: 161.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.90 : 197.97 = 107.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.90/197.97 = 107.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.90x = 197.97 × 107.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.90x = 21,342.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,342.16/131.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.80

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