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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.04, 180.96 and 121.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.04, 180.96 and 121.32 is: 167.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.04 : 180.96 = 121.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.04/180.96 = 121.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.04x = 180.96 × 121.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.04x = 21,954.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,954.07/131.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.54

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