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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.33, 181.68 and 122.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.33, 181.68 and 122.63 is: 169.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.33 : 181.68 = 122.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.33/181.68 = 122.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.33x = 181.68 × 122.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.33x = 22,278.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,278.05/131.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.63

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