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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.23, 196.83 and 66.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.23, 196.83 and 66.21 is: 99.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.23 : 196.83 = 66.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.23/196.83 = 66.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.23x = 196.83 × 66.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.23x = 13,031.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,031.38/131.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.30

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