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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.58, 197.13 and 70.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.58, 197.13 and 70.65 is: 105.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.58 : 197.13 = 70.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.58/197.13 = 70.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.58x = 197.13 × 70.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.58x = 13,927.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,927.23/131.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.85

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