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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.86, 196.36 and 66.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.86, 196.36 and 66.74 is: 100.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.86 : 196.36 = 66.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.86/196.36 = 66.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.86x = 196.36 × 66.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.86x = 13,103.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,103.75/130.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.14

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