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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.17, 196.56 and 76.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.17, 196.56 and 76.26 is: 114.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.17 : 196.56 = 76.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.17/196.56 = 76.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.17x = 196.56 × 76.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.17x = 14,989.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,989.30/131.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.27

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