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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.18, 198.80 and 119.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.18, 198.80 and 119.76 is: 180.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.18 : 198.80 = 119.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.18/198.80 = 119.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.18x = 198.80 × 119.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.18x = 23,808.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,808.29/132.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.12

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