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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.38, 196.82 and 80.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.38, 196.82 and 80.04 is: 119.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.38 : 196.82 = 80.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.38/196.82 = 80.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.38x = 196.82 × 80.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.38x = 15,752.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,752.09/131.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.90

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