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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.26, 196.98 and 67.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.26, 196.98 and 67.14 is: 100.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.26 : 196.98 = 67.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.26/196.98 = 67.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.26x = 196.98 × 67.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.26x = 13,225.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,225.24/131.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.76

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