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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.98, 197.84 and 71.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.98, 197.84 and 71.15 is: 106.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.98 : 197.84 = 71.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.98/197.84 = 71.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.98x = 197.84 × 71.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.98x = 14,076.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,076.32/131.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.65

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