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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.12, 196.46 and 76.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.12, 196.46 and 76.92 is: 115.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.12 : 196.46 = 76.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.12/196.46 = 76.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.12x = 196.46 × 76.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.12x = 15,111.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,111.70/131.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.25

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