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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.59, 197.34 and 69.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.59, 197.34 and 69.03 is: 103.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.59 : 197.34 = 69.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.59/197.34 = 69.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.59x = 197.34 × 69.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.59x = 13,622.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,622.38/131.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.52

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