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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.70, 197.40 and 77.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.70, 197.40 and 77.46 is: 116.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.70 : 197.40 = 77.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.70/197.40 = 77.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.70x = 197.40 × 77.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.70x = 15,290.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,290.60/131.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.10

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