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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.46, 196.80 and 70.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.46, 196.80 and 70.44 is: 105.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.46 : 196.80 = 70.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.46/196.80 = 70.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.46x = 196.80 × 70.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.46x = 13,862.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,862.59/131.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.45

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