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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.97, 197.87 and 71.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.97, 197.87 and 71.13 is: 106.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.97 : 197.87 = 71.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.97/197.87 = 71.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.97x = 197.87 × 71.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.97x = 14,074.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,074.14/131.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.65

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