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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.27, 181.01 and 127.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.27, 181.01 and 127.70 is: 176.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.27 : 181.01 = 127.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.27/181.01 = 127.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.27x = 181.01 × 127.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.27x = 23,114.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,114.34/131.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.08

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