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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.56, 181.48 and 122.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.56, 181.48 and 122.29 is: 168.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.56 : 181.48 = 122.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.56/181.48 = 122.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.56x = 181.48 × 122.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.56x = 22,193.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,193.19/131.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.70

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