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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.47, 196.99 and 70.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.47, 196.99 and 70.54 is: 105.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.47 : 196.99 = 70.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.47/196.99 = 70.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.47x = 196.99 × 70.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.47x = 13,895.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,895.67/131.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.69

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