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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.33, 196.88 and 70.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.33, 196.88 and 70.49 is: 105.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.33 : 196.88 = 70.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.33/196.88 = 70.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.33x = 196.88 × 70.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.33x = 13,878.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,878.21/131.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.67

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