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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.96, 197.62 and 101.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.96, 197.62 and 101.42 is: 151.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.96 : 197.62 = 101.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.96/197.62 = 101.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.96x = 197.62 × 101.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.96x = 20,042.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,042.62/131.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.88

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