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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.84, 197.92 and 67.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.84, 197.92 and 67.68 is: 101.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.84 : 197.92 = 67.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.84/197.92 = 67.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.84x = 197.92 × 67.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.84x = 13,395.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,395.23/131.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.60

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