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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.84, 198.56 and 120.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.84, 198.56 and 120.78 is: 181.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.84 : 198.56 = 120.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.84/198.56 = 120.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.84x = 198.56 × 120.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.84x = 23,982.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,982.08/131.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.90

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