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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.17, 196.65 and 66.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.17, 196.65 and 66.17 is: 99.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.17 : 196.65 = 66.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.17/196.65 = 66.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.17x = 196.65 × 66.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.17x = 13,012.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,012.33/131.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.20

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