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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.98, 198.68 and 118.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.98, 198.68 and 118.75 is: 178.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.98 : 198.68 = 118.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.98/198.68 = 118.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.98x = 198.68 × 118.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.98x = 23,593.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,593.25/131.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.76

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