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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.40, 180.96 and 128.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.40, 180.96 and 128.57 is: 177.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.40 : 180.96 = 128.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.40/180.96 = 128.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.40x = 180.96 × 128.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.40x = 23,265.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,265.12/131.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.06

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