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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.10, 196.86 and 79.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.10, 196.86 and 79.97 is: 120.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.10 : 196.86 = 79.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.10/196.86 = 79.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.10x = 196.86 × 79.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.10x = 15,741.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,741.91/131.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.08

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