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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.99, 197.93 and 71.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.99, 197.93 and 71.13 is: 106.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.99 : 197.93 = 71.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.99/197.93 = 71.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.99x = 197.93 × 71.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.99x = 14,078.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,078.41/131.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.67

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