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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.08, 196.41 and 69.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.08, 196.41 and 69.38 is: 103.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.08 : 196.41 = 69.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.08/196.41 = 69.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.08x = 196.41 × 69.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.08x = 13,627.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,627.30/131.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.96

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