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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.82, 197.76 and 66.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.82, 197.76 and 66.82 is: 100.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.82 : 197.76 = 66.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.82/197.76 = 66.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.82x = 197.76 × 66.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.82x = 13,214.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,214.32/131.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.25

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