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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.24, 196.79 and 66.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.24, 196.79 and 66.26 is: 99.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.24 : 196.79 = 66.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.24/196.79 = 66.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.24x = 196.79 × 66.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.24x = 13,039.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,039.47/131.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.35

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