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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.05, 196.62 and 66.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.05, 196.62 and 66.01 is: 99.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.05 : 196.62 = 66.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.05/196.62 = 66.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.05x = 196.62 × 66.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.05x = 12,979.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,979.38/131.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.04

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