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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.64, 181.46 and 124.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.64, 181.46 and 124.84 is: 172.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.64 : 181.46 = 124.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.64/181.46 = 124.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.64x = 181.46 × 124.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.64x = 22,653.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,653.47/131.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.09

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