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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.94, 197.60 and 102.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.94, 197.60 and 102.98 is: 154.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.94 : 197.60 = 102.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.94/197.60 = 102.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.94x = 197.60 × 102.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.94x = 20,347.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,347.35/131.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.22

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