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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.61, 197.03 and 119.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.61, 197.03 and 119.43 is: 178.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.61 : 197.03 = 119.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.61/197.03 = 119.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.61x = 197.03 × 119.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.61x = 23,530.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,530.70/131.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.79

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