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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.07, 181.76 and 126.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.07, 181.76 and 126.93 is: 176.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.07 : 181.76 = 126.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.07/181.76 = 126.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.07x = 181.76 × 126.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.07x = 23,070.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,070.16/131.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.01

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