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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.84, 197.78 and 66.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.84, 197.78 and 66.82 is: 100.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.84 : 197.78 = 66.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.84/197.78 = 66.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.84x = 197.78 × 66.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.84x = 13,216.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,216.32/131.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.24

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