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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.52, 196.92 and 77.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.52, 196.92 and 77.28 is: 115.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.52 : 196.92 = 77.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.52/196.92 = 77.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.52x = 196.92 × 77.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.52x = 15,217.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,217.98/131.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.71

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