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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.94, 197.55 and 104.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.94, 197.55 and 104.94 is: 157.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.94 : 197.55 = 104.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.94/197.55 = 104.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.94x = 197.55 × 104.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.94x = 20,730.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,730.90/131.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.12

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