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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131, 196.40 and 65.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131, 196.40 and 65.98 is: 98.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131 : 196.40 = 65.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131/196.40 = 65.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131x = 196.40 × 65.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131x = 12,958.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,958.47/131
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.92

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