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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.08, 196.65 and 66.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.08, 196.65 and 66.08 is: 99.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.08 : 196.65 = 66.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.08/196.65 = 66.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.08x = 196.65 × 66.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.08x = 12,994.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,994.63/131.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.14

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