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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.42, 181.54 and 121.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.42, 181.54 and 121.50 is: 167.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.42 : 181.54 = 121.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.42/181.54 = 121.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.42x = 181.54 × 121.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.42x = 22,057.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,057.26/131.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.83

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