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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.94, 197.76 and 66.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.94, 197.76 and 66.96 is: 100.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.94 : 197.76 = 66.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.94/197.76 = 66.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.94x = 197.76 × 66.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.94x = 13,242.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,242.01/131.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.36

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