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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.99, 197.87 and 97.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.99, 197.87 and 97.67 is: 146.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.99 : 197.87 = 97.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.99/197.87 = 97.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.99x = 197.87 × 97.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.99x = 19,325.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,325.97/131.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.43

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