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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.21, 196.51 and 70.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.21, 196.51 and 70.26 is: 105.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.21 : 196.51 = 70.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.21/196.51 = 70.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.21x = 196.51 × 70.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.21x = 13,806.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,806.79/131.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.23

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