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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.62, 197.55 and 66.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.62, 197.55 and 66.67 is: 100.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.62 : 197.55 = 66.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.62/197.55 = 66.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.62x = 197.55 × 66.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.62x = 13,170.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,170.04/131.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.06

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