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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.93, 197.79 and 80.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.93, 197.79 and 80.56 is: 120.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.93 : 197.79 = 80.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.93/197.79 = 80.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.93x = 197.79 × 80.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.93x = 15,933.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,933.96/131.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.78

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