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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.54, 198.33 and 120.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.54, 198.33 and 120.77 is: 182.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.54 : 198.33 = 120.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.54/198.33 = 120.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.54x = 198.33 × 120.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.54x = 23,951.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,951.32/131.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.09

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