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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.43, 196.97 and 79.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.43, 196.97 and 79.95 is: 119.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.43 : 196.97 = 79.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.43/196.97 = 79.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.43x = 196.97 × 79.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.43x = 15,747.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,747.35/131.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.82

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