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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.99, 197.73 and 106.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.99, 197.73 and 106.31 is: 159.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.99 : 197.73 = 106.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.99/197.73 = 106.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.99x = 197.73 × 106.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.99x = 21,019.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,019.69/131.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.26

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