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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.76, 197.63 and 78.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.76, 197.63 and 78.00 is: 116.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.76 : 197.63 = 78.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.76/197.63 = 78.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.76x = 197.63 × 78.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.76x = 15,414.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,414.74/131.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.99

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