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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.12, 180.60 and 122.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.12, 180.60 and 122.16 is: 168.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.12 : 180.60 = 122.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.12/180.60 = 122.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.12x = 180.60 × 122.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.12x = 22,062.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,062.10/131.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.26

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