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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.62, 197.71 and 80.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.62, 197.71 and 80.29 is: 120.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.62 : 197.71 = 80.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.62/197.71 = 80.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.62x = 197.71 × 80.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.62x = 15,874.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,874.14/131.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.61

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