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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.59, 197.33 and 77.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.59, 197.33 and 77.47 is: 116.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.59 : 197.33 = 77.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.59/197.33 = 77.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.59x = 197.33 × 77.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.59x = 15,286.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,286.77/131.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.17

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