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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.83, 197.64 and 80.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.83, 197.64 and 80.46 is: 120.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.83 : 197.64 = 80.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.83/197.64 = 80.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.83x = 197.64 × 80.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.83x = 15,902.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,902.11/131.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.63

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