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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.03, 196.63 and 66.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.03, 196.63 and 66.01 is: 99.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.03 : 196.63 = 66.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.03/196.63 = 66.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.03x = 196.63 × 66.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.03x = 12,979.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,979.26/131.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.06

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