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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.76, 196.70 and 120.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.76, 196.70 and 120.22 is: 179.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.76 : 196.70 = 120.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.76/196.70 = 120.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.76x = 196.70 × 120.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.76x = 23,646.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,646.18/131.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.46

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