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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.21, 197.19 and 120.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.21, 197.19 and 120.87 is: 180.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.21 : 197.19 = 120.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.21/197.19 = 120.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.21x = 197.19 × 120.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.21x = 23,834.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,834.36/132.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.28

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