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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.31, 196.82 and 77.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.31, 196.82 and 77.24 is: 115.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.31 : 196.82 = 77.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.31/196.82 = 77.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.31x = 196.82 × 77.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.31x = 15,202.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,202.73/131.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.78

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