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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.43, 180.97 and 123.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.43, 180.97 and 123.73 is: 170.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.43 : 180.97 = 123.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.43/180.97 = 123.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.43x = 180.97 × 123.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.43x = 22,391.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,391.42/131.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.37

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