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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.48, 196.14 and 120.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.48, 196.14 and 120.90 is: 180.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.48 : 196.14 = 120.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.48/196.14 = 120.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.48x = 196.14 × 120.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.48x = 23,712.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,712.35/131.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.36

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