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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.51, 196.98 and 67.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.51, 196.98 and 67.25 is: 100.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.51 : 196.98 = 67.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.51/196.98 = 67.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.51x = 196.98 × 67.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.51x = 13,246.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,246.91/131.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.73

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