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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131, 196.41 and 79.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131, 196.41 and 79.66 is: 119.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131 : 196.41 = 79.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131/196.41 = 79.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131x = 196.41 × 79.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131x = 15,645.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,645.04/131
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.43

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