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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.55, 197.51 and 80.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.55, 197.51 and 80.41 is: 120.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.55 : 197.51 = 80.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.55/197.51 = 80.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.55x = 197.51 × 80.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.55x = 15,881.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,881.78/131.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.73

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