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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.99, 197.85 and 71.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.99, 197.85 and 71.11 is: 106.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.99 : 197.85 = 71.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.99/197.85 = 71.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.99x = 197.85 × 71.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.99x = 14,068.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,068.62/131.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.59

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