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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.32, 182.20 and 124.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.32, 182.20 and 124.64 is: 172.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.32 : 182.20 = 124.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.32/182.20 = 124.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.32x = 182.20 × 124.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.32x = 22,709.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,709.10/131.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.93

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