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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131, 196.56 and 66.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131, 196.56 and 66.90 is: 100.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131 : 196.56 = 66.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131/196.56 = 66.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131x = 196.56 × 66.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131x = 13,149.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,149.86/131
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.38

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