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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.64, 197.34 and 120.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.64, 197.34 and 120.84 is: 181.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.64 : 197.34 = 120.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.64/197.34 = 120.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.64x = 197.34 × 120.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.64x = 23,846.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,846.57/131.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.15

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