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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.05, 181.17 and 129.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.05, 181.17 and 129.82 is: 179.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.05 : 181.17 = 129.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.05/181.17 = 129.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.05x = 181.17 × 129.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.05x = 23,519.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,519.49/131.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.47

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