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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.82, 197.78 and 80.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.82, 197.78 and 80.50 is: 120.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.82 : 197.78 = 80.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.82/197.78 = 80.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.82x = 197.78 × 80.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.82x = 15,921.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,921.29/131.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.78

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