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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.24, 180.95 and 123.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.24, 180.95 and 123.29 is: 170.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.24 : 180.95 = 123.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.24/180.95 = 123.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.24x = 180.95 × 123.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.24x = 22,309.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,309.41/131.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.00

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