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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.33, 196.96 and 44.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.33, 196.96 and 44.65 is: 66.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.33 : 196.96 = 44.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.33/196.96 = 44.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.33x = 196.96 × 44.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.33x = 8,794.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,794.26/131.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.96

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