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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131, 196.29 and 79.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131, 196.29 and 79.52 is: 119.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131 : 196.29 = 79.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131/196.29 = 79.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131x = 196.29 × 79.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131x = 15,608.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,608.98/131
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.15

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