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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.04, 196.08 and 120.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.04, 196.08 and 120.84 is: 180.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.04 : 196.08 = 120.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.04/196.08 = 120.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.04x = 196.08 × 120.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.04x = 23,694.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,694.31/131.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.82

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