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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.48, 197.08 and 66.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.48, 197.08 and 66.44 is: 99.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.48 : 197.08 = 66.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.48/197.08 = 66.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.48x = 197.08 × 66.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.48x = 13,094.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,094.00/131.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.59

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