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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.48, 181.86 and 122.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.48, 181.86 and 122.30 is: 169.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.48 : 181.86 = 122.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.48/181.86 = 122.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.48x = 181.86 × 122.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.48x = 22,241.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,241.48/131.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.16

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