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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.16, 196.80 and 77.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.16, 196.80 and 77.16 is: 115.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.16 : 196.80 = 77.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.16/196.80 = 77.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.16x = 196.80 × 77.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.16x = 15,185.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,185.09/131.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.78

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