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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.19, 181.16 and 125.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.19, 181.16 and 125.33 is: 173.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.19 : 181.16 = 125.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.19/181.16 = 125.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.19x = 181.16 × 125.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.19x = 22,703.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,703.25/131.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.06

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