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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.29, 196.80 and 67.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.29, 196.80 and 67.03 is: 100.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.29 : 196.80 = 67.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.29/196.80 = 67.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.29x = 196.80 × 67.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.29x = 13,191.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,191.50/131.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.48

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