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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.22, 196.71 and 67.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.22, 196.71 and 67.02 is: 100.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.22 : 196.71 = 67.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.22/196.71 = 67.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.22x = 196.71 × 67.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.22x = 13,183.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,183.50/131.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.47

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