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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.19, 196.77 and 66.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.19, 196.77 and 66.16 is: 99.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.19 : 196.77 = 66.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.19/196.77 = 66.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.19x = 196.77 × 66.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.19x = 13,018.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,018.43/131.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.24

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