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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.52, 196.86 and 77.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.52, 196.86 and 77.10 is: 115.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.52 : 196.86 = 77.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.52/196.86 = 77.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.52x = 196.86 × 77.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.52x = 15,177.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,177.91/131.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.40

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