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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.09, 197.76 and 119.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.09, 197.76 and 119.93 is: 179.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.09 : 197.76 = 119.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.09/197.76 = 119.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.09x = 197.76 × 119.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.09x = 23,716.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,716.37/132.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.55

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