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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.60, 181.50 and 123.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.60, 181.50 and 123.78 is: 170.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.60 : 181.50 = 123.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.60/181.50 = 123.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.60x = 181.50 × 123.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.60x = 22,466.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,466.07/131.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.71

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