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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.55, 197.13 and 70.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.55, 197.13 and 70.53 is: 105.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.55 : 197.13 = 70.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.55/197.13 = 70.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.55x = 197.13 × 70.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.55x = 13,903.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,903.58/131.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.69

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