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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.18, 196.47 and 66.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.18, 196.47 and 66.08 is: 98.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.18 : 196.47 = 66.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.18/196.47 = 66.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.18x = 196.47 × 66.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.18x = 12,982.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,982.74/131.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.97

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