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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.25, 196.80 and 76.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.25, 196.80 and 76.42 is: 114.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.25 : 196.80 = 76.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.25/196.80 = 76.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.25x = 196.80 × 76.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.25x = 15,039.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,039.48/131.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.59

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