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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.56, 196.98 and 77.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.56, 196.98 and 77.20 is: 115.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.56 : 196.98 = 77.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.56/196.98 = 77.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.56x = 196.98 × 77.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.56x = 15,206.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,206.86/131.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.59

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