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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.19, 196.84 and 66.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.19, 196.84 and 66.25 is: 99.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.19 : 196.84 = 66.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.19/196.84 = 66.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.19x = 196.84 × 66.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.19x = 13,040.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,040.65/131.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.40

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