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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.10, 196.40 and 79.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.10, 196.40 and 79.54 is: 119.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.10 : 196.40 = 79.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.10/196.40 = 79.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.10x = 196.40 × 79.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.10x = 15,621.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,621.66/131.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.16

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