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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.83, 197.78 and 70.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.83, 197.78 and 70.94 is: 106.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.83 : 197.78 = 70.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.83/197.78 = 70.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.83x = 197.78 × 70.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.83x = 14,030.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,030.65/131.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.43

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