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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.66, 197.52 and 70.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.66, 197.52 and 70.88 is: 106.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.66 : 197.52 = 70.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.66/197.52 = 70.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.66x = 197.52 × 70.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.66x = 14,000.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,000.22/131.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.34

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