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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.17, 196.77 and 119.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.17, 196.77 and 119.44 is: 179.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.17 : 196.77 = 119.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.17/196.77 = 119.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.17x = 196.77 × 119.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.17x = 23,502.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,502.21/131.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.17

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