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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.98, 197.42 and 119.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.98, 197.42 and 119.84 is: 179.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.98 : 197.42 = 119.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.98/197.42 = 119.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.98x = 197.42 × 119.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.98x = 23,658.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,658.81/131.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.26

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