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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.39, 196.98 and 70.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.39, 196.98 and 70.50 is: 105.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.39 : 196.98 = 70.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.39/196.98 = 70.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.39x = 196.98 × 70.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.39x = 13,887.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,887.09/131.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.69

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