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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.68, 197.48 and 66.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.68, 197.48 and 66.76 is: 100.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.68 : 197.48 = 66.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.68/197.48 = 66.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.68x = 197.48 × 66.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.68x = 13,183.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,183.44/131.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.12

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