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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.32, 181.14 and 120.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.32, 181.14 and 120.28 is: 165.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.32 : 181.14 = 120.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.32/181.14 = 120.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.32x = 181.14 × 120.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.32x = 21,787.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,787.52/131.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.91

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