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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.28, 180.63 and 127.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.28, 180.63 and 127.23 is: 175.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.28 : 180.63 = 127.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.28/180.63 = 127.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.28x = 180.63 × 127.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.28x = 22,981.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,981.55/131.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.06

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