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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.72, 197.36 and 66.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.72, 197.36 and 66.72 is: 99.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.72 : 197.36 = 66.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.72/197.36 = 66.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.72x = 197.36 × 66.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.72x = 13,167.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,167.86/131.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.97

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