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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.46, 181.06 and 125.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.46, 181.06 and 125.38 is: 172.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.46 : 181.06 = 125.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.46/181.06 = 125.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.46x = 181.06 × 125.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.46x = 22,701.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,701.30/131.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.69

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