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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.40, 181.80 and 123.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.40, 181.80 and 123.30 is: 170.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.40 : 181.80 = 123.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.40/181.80 = 123.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.40x = 181.80 × 123.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.40x = 22,415.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,415.94/131.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.59

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