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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.80, 197.73 and 66.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.80, 197.73 and 66.83 is: 100.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.80 : 197.73 = 66.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.80/197.73 = 66.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.80x = 197.73 × 66.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.80x = 13,214.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,214.30/131.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.26

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