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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.64, 181.35 and 122.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.64, 181.35 and 122.28 is: 168.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.64 : 181.35 = 122.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.64/181.35 = 122.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.64x = 181.35 × 122.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.64x = 22,175.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,175.48/131.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.46

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