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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.98, 200.19 and 119.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.98, 200.19 and 119.75 is: 180.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.98 : 200.19 = 119.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.98/200.19 = 119.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.98x = 200.19 × 119.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.98x = 23,972.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,972.75/132.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.27

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