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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.41, 196.98 and 70.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.41, 196.98 and 70.66 is: 105.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.41 : 196.98 = 70.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.41/196.98 = 70.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.41x = 196.98 × 70.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.41x = 13,918.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,918.61/131.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.92

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