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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.96, 197.85 and 71.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.96, 197.85 and 71.03 is: 106.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.96 : 197.85 = 71.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.96/197.85 = 71.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.96x = 197.85 × 71.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.96x = 14,053.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,053.29/131.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.50

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