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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.19, 180.29 and 127.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.19, 180.29 and 127.55 is: 175.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.19 : 180.29 = 127.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.19/180.29 = 127.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.19x = 180.29 × 127.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.19x = 22,994.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,994.45/131.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.28

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