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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.94, 197.48 and 70.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.94, 197.48 and 70.98 is: 106.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.94 : 197.48 = 70.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.94/197.48 = 70.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.94x = 197.48 × 70.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.94x = 14,017.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,017.13/131.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.24

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