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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.60, 197.43 and 118.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.60, 197.43 and 118.84 is: 178.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.60 : 197.43 = 118.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.60/197.43 = 118.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.60x = 197.43 × 118.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.60x = 23,462.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,462.58/131.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.29

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