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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.19, 196.79 and 77.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.19, 196.79 and 77.43 is: 116.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.19 : 196.79 = 77.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.19/196.79 = 77.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.19x = 196.79 × 77.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.19x = 15,237.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,237.79/131.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.15

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