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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.67, 181.80 and 122.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.67, 181.80 and 122.58 is: 169.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.67 : 181.80 = 122.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.67/181.80 = 122.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.67x = 181.80 × 122.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.67x = 22,285.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,285.04/131.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.25

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