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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.11, 196.49 and 79.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.11, 196.49 and 79.79 is: 119.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.11 : 196.49 = 79.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.11/196.49 = 79.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.11x = 196.49 × 79.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.11x = 15,678.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,678.06/131.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.58

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