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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.98, 197.73 and 67.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.98, 197.73 and 67.78 is: 101.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.98 : 197.73 = 67.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.98/197.73 = 67.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.98x = 197.73 × 67.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.98x = 13,402.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,402.14/131.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.55

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