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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.47, 181.46 and 122.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.47, 181.46 and 122.36 is: 168.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.47 : 181.46 = 122.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.47/181.46 = 122.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.47x = 181.46 × 122.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.47x = 22,202.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,202.84/131.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.88

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