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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.61, 182.45 and 124.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.61, 182.45 and 124.67 is: 172.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.61 : 182.45 = 124.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.61/182.45 = 124.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.61x = 182.45 × 124.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.61x = 22,746.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,746.04/131.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.83

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