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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.17, 197.12 and 79.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.17, 197.12 and 79.83 is: 119.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.17 : 197.12 = 79.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.17/197.12 = 79.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.17x = 197.12 × 79.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.17x = 15,736.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,736.09/131.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.97

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