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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.65, 197.51 and 66.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.65, 197.51 and 66.69 is: 100.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.65 : 197.51 = 66.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.65/197.51 = 66.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.65x = 197.51 × 66.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.65x = 13,171.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,171.61/131.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.05

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