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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.45, 181.73 and 125.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.45, 181.73 and 125.70 is: 173.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.45 : 181.73 = 125.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.45/181.73 = 125.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.45x = 181.73 × 125.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.45x = 22,842.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,842.83/131.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.78

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