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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.78, 197.73 and 70.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.78, 197.73 and 70.97 is: 106.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.78 : 197.73 = 70.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.78/197.73 = 70.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.78x = 197.73 × 70.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.78x = 14,032.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,032.90/131.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.49

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