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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.65, 197.49 and 80.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.65, 197.49 and 80.32 is: 120.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.65 : 197.49 = 80.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.65/197.49 = 80.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.65x = 197.49 × 80.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.65x = 15,861.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,861.01/131.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.48

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