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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.60, 197.44 and 66.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.60, 197.44 and 66.66 is: 100.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.60 : 197.44 = 66.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.60/197.44 = 66.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.60x = 197.44 × 66.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.60x = 13,161.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,161.35/131.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.01

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