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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.04, 180.36 and 120.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.04, 180.36 and 120.42 is: 165.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.04 : 180.36 = 120.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.04/180.36 = 120.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.04x = 180.36 × 120.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.04x = 21,718.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,718.95/131.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.74

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