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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.08, 196.66 and 76.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.08, 196.66 and 76.94 is: 115.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.08 : 196.66 = 76.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.08/196.66 = 76.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.08x = 196.66 × 76.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.08x = 15,131.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,131.02/131.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.43

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