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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.69, 197.56 and 66.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.69, 197.56 and 66.74 is: 100.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.69 : 197.56 = 66.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.69/197.56 = 66.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.69x = 197.56 × 66.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.69x = 13,183.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,183.87/131.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.12

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