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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.51, 197.87 and 119.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.51, 197.87 and 119.57 is: 179.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.51 : 197.87 = 119.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.51/197.87 = 119.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.51x = 197.87 × 119.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.51x = 23,657.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,657.73/131.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.90

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