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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.10, 196.38 and 76.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.10, 196.38 and 76.86 is: 115.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.10 : 196.38 = 76.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.10/196.38 = 76.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.10x = 196.38 × 76.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.10x = 15,093.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,093.77/131.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.13

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