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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.42, 197.13 and 66.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.42, 197.13 and 66.47 is: 99.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.42 : 197.13 = 66.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.42/197.13 = 66.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.42x = 197.13 × 66.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.42x = 13,103.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,103.23/131.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.71

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