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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.61, 197.24 and 70.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.61, 197.24 and 70.61 is: 105.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.61 : 197.24 = 70.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.61/197.24 = 70.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.61x = 197.24 × 70.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.61x = 13,925.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,925.78/131.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.81

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