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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.38, 197.10 and 80.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.38, 197.10 and 80.35 is: 120.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.38 : 197.10 = 80.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.38/197.10 = 80.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.38x = 197.10 × 80.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.38x = 15,836.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,836.49/131.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.54

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