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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.01, 196.62 and 70.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.01, 196.62 and 70.14 is: 105.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.01 : 196.62 = 70.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.01/196.62 = 70.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.01x = 196.62 × 70.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.01x = 13,790.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,790.93/131.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.27

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