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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.59, 197.98 and 118.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.59, 197.98 and 118.79 is: 177.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.59 : 197.98 = 118.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.59/197.98 = 118.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.59x = 197.98 × 118.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.59x = 23,518.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,518.04/132.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.37

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