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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.94, 197.60 and 77.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.94, 197.60 and 77.87 is: 116.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.94 : 197.60 = 77.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.94/197.60 = 77.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.94x = 197.60 × 77.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.94x = 15,386.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,386.72/131.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.62

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