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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.28, 196.80 and 67.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.28, 196.80 and 67.15 is: 100.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.28 : 196.80 = 67.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.28/196.80 = 67.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.28x = 196.80 × 67.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.28x = 13,215.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,215.12/131.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.66

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