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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.39, 197.16 and 70.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.39, 197.16 and 70.52 is: 105.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.39 : 197.16 = 70.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.39/197.16 = 70.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.39x = 197.16 × 70.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.39x = 13,903.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,903.72/131.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.82

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