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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.43, 197.39 and 80.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.43, 197.39 and 80.17 is: 120.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.43 : 197.39 = 80.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.43/197.39 = 80.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.43x = 197.39 × 80.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.43x = 15,824.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,824.76/131.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.40

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