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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.34, 196.96 and 70.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.34, 196.96 and 70.44 is: 105.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.34 : 196.96 = 70.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.34/196.96 = 70.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.34x = 196.96 × 70.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.34x = 13,873.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,873.86/131.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.63

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