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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.18, 181.28 and 127.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.18, 181.28 and 127.19 is: 175.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.18 : 181.28 = 127.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.18/181.28 = 127.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.18x = 181.28 × 127.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.18x = 23,057.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,057.77/131.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.78

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