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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.76, 197.70 and 67.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.76, 197.70 and 67.64 is: 101.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.76 : 197.70 = 67.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.76/197.70 = 67.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.76x = 197.70 × 67.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.76x = 13,372.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,372.43/131.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.49

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