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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.72, 197.63 and 70.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.72, 197.63 and 70.86 is: 106.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.72 : 197.63 = 70.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.72/197.63 = 70.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.72x = 197.63 × 70.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.72x = 14,003.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,003.71/131.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.32

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