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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.65, 197.34 and 77.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.65, 197.34 and 77.65 is: 116.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.65 : 197.34 = 77.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.65/197.34 = 77.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.65x = 197.34 × 77.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.65x = 15,323.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,323.45/131.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.40

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