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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.50, 196.91 and 119.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.50, 196.91 and 119.17 is: 178.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.50 : 196.91 = 119.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.50/196.91 = 119.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.50x = 196.91 × 119.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.50x = 23,465.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,465.76/131.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.45

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