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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.60, 197.46 and 77.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.60, 197.46 and 77.60 is: 116.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.60 : 197.46 = 77.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.60/197.46 = 77.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.60x = 197.46 × 77.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.60x = 15,322.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,322.90/131.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.44

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