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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.50, 181.32 and 123.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.50, 181.32 and 123.56 is: 170.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.50 : 181.32 = 123.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.50/181.32 = 123.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.50x = 181.32 × 123.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.50x = 22,403.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,403.90/131.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.37

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