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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.18, 196.65 and 70.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.18, 196.65 and 70.25 is: 105.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.18 : 196.65 = 70.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.18/196.65 = 70.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.18x = 196.65 × 70.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.18x = 13,813.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,813.68/131.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.31

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