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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.09, 196.52 and 66.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.09, 196.52 and 66.01 is: 98.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.09 : 196.52 = 66.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.09/196.52 = 66.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.09x = 196.52 × 66.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.09x = 12,970.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,970.97/131.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.95

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