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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.34, 196.81 and 79.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.34, 196.81 and 79.96 is: 119.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.34 : 196.81 = 79.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.34/196.81 = 79.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.34x = 196.81 × 79.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.34x = 15,736.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,736.93/131.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.82

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