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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.57, 197.14 and 120.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.57, 197.14 and 120.54 is: 180.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.57 : 197.14 = 120.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.57/197.14 = 120.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.57x = 197.14 × 120.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.57x = 23,763.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,763.26/131.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.61

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