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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.95, 197.97 and 79.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.95, 197.97 and 79.95 is: 119.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.95 : 197.97 = 79.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.95/197.97 = 79.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.95x = 197.97 × 79.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.95x = 15,827.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,827.30/131.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.95

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