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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.29, 180.93 and 129.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.29, 180.93 and 129.40 is: 178.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.29 : 180.93 = 129.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.29/180.93 = 129.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.29x = 180.93 × 129.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.29x = 23,412.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,412.37/131.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.33

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