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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.09, 196.70 and 66.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.09, 196.70 and 66.05 is: 99.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.09 : 196.70 = 66.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.09/196.70 = 66.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.09x = 196.70 × 66.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.09x = 12,991.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,991.46/131.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.11

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