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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.91, 197.71 and 118.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.91, 197.71 and 118.24 is: 177.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.91 : 197.71 = 118.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.91/197.71 = 118.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.91x = 197.71 × 118.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.91x = 23,377.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,377.23/131.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.22

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