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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.14, 196.71 and 70.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.14, 196.71 and 70.39 is: 105.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.14 : 196.71 = 70.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.14/196.71 = 70.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.14x = 196.71 × 70.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.14x = 13,846.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,846.42/131.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.59

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