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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.22, 196.56 and 77.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.22, 196.56 and 77.22 is: 115.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.22 : 196.56 = 77.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.22/196.56 = 77.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.22x = 196.56 × 77.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.22x = 15,178.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,178.36/131.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.67

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