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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.41, 181.69 and 125.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.41, 181.69 and 125.68 is: 173.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.41 : 181.69 = 125.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.41/181.69 = 125.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.41x = 181.69 × 125.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.41x = 22,834.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,834.57/131.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.76

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