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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.22, 196.68 and 70.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.22, 196.68 and 70.38 is: 105.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.22 : 196.68 = 70.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.22/196.68 = 70.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.22x = 196.68 × 70.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.22x = 13,842.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,842.34/131.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.49

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