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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.97, 197.98 and 40.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.97, 197.98 and 40.66 is: 60.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.97 : 197.98 = 40.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.97/197.98 = 40.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.97x = 197.98 × 40.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.97x = 8,049.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,049.27/131.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.99

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