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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.94, 196.88 and 118.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.94, 196.88 and 118.28 is: 176.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.94 : 196.88 = 118.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.94/196.88 = 118.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.94x = 196.88 × 118.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.94x = 23,285.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,285.98/131.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.49

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