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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.17, 196.67 and 67.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.17, 196.67 and 67.03 is: 100.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.17 : 196.67 = 67.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.17/196.67 = 67.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.17x = 196.67 × 67.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.17x = 13,182.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,182.45/131.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.50

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