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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.44, 196.98 and 66.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.44, 196.98 and 66.46 is: 99.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.44 : 196.98 = 66.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.44/196.98 = 66.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.44x = 196.98 × 66.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.44x = 13,091.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,091.29/131.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.60

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