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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.37, 181.72 and 122.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.37, 181.72 and 122.51 is: 169.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.37 : 181.72 = 122.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.37/181.72 = 122.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.37x = 181.72 × 122.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.37x = 22,261.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,261.30/131.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.45

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