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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.25, 181.46 and 122.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.25, 181.46 and 122.07 is: 168.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.25 : 181.46 = 122.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.25/181.46 = 122.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.25x = 181.46 × 122.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.25x = 22,150.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,150.82/131.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.77

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