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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.17, 196.80 and 116.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.17, 196.80 and 116.08 is: 174.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.17 : 196.80 = 116.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.17/196.80 = 116.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.17x = 196.80 × 116.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.17x = 22,845.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,845.70/131.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.17

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