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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.80, 197.94 and 67.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.80, 197.94 and 67.72 is: 101.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.80 : 197.94 = 67.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.80/197.94 = 67.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.80x = 197.94 × 67.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.80x = 13,404.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,404.50/131.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.70

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