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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.18, 181.15 and 124.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.18, 181.15 and 124.36 is: 171.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.18 : 181.15 = 124.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.18/181.15 = 124.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.18x = 181.15 × 124.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.18x = 22,527.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,527.81/131.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.73

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