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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.60, 181.41 and 129.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.60, 181.41 and 129.86 is: 179.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.60 : 181.41 = 129.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.60/181.41 = 129.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.60x = 181.41 × 129.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.60x = 23,557.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,557.00/131.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.01

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