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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.96, 197.94 and 109.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.96, 197.94 and 109.18 is: 163.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.96 : 197.94 = 109.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.96/197.94 = 109.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.96x = 197.94 × 109.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.96x = 21,611.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,611.75/131.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.77

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