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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.04, 196.52 and 76.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.04, 196.52 and 76.91 is: 115.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.04 : 196.52 = 76.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.04/196.52 = 76.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.04x = 196.52 × 76.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.04x = 15,112.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,112.99/131.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.33

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