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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.54, 181.70 and 120

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.54, 181.70 and 120 is: 165.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.54 : 181.70 = 120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.54/181.70 = 120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.54x = 181.70 × 120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.54x = 21,803.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,803.40/131.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.76

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