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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.28, 181.08 and 128.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.28, 181.08 and 128.64 is: 177.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.28 : 181.08 = 128.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.28/181.08 = 128.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.28x = 181.08 × 128.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.28x = 23,294.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,294.13/131.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.44

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