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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.04, 196.38 and 66.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.04, 196.38 and 66.78 is: 100.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.04 : 196.38 = 66.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.04/196.38 = 66.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.04x = 196.38 × 66.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.04x = 13,114.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,114.26/131.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.08

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