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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.98, 197.96 and 77.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.98, 197.96 and 77.91 is: 116.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.98 : 197.96 = 77.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.98/197.96 = 77.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.98x = 197.96 × 77.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.98x = 15,423.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,423.26/131.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.86

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