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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.83, 197.87 and 69.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.83, 197.87 and 69.33 is: 104.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.83 : 197.87 = 69.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.83/197.87 = 69.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.83x = 197.87 × 69.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.83x = 13,718.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,718.72/131.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.06

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