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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.12, 180.88 and 120.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.12, 180.88 and 120.75 is: 166.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.12 : 180.88 = 120.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.12/180.88 = 120.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.12x = 180.88 × 120.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.12x = 21,841.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,841.26/131.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.57

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