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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.96, 199.59 and 119.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.96, 199.59 and 119.91 is: 180.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.96 : 199.59 = 119.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.96/199.59 = 119.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.96x = 199.59 × 119.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.96x = 23,932.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,932.84/132.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.00

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