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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.88, 197.40 and 120.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.88, 197.40 and 120.66 is: 180.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.88 : 197.40 = 120.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.88/197.40 = 120.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.88x = 197.40 × 120.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.88x = 23,818.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,818.28/131.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.61

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