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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.16, 196.68 and 66.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.16, 196.68 and 66.12 is: 99.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.16 : 196.68 = 66.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.16/196.68 = 66.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.16x = 196.68 × 66.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.16x = 13,004.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,004.48/131.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.15

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