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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.67, 181.95 and 125.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.67, 181.95 and 125.35 is: 173.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.67 : 181.95 = 125.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.67/181.95 = 125.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.67x = 181.95 × 125.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.67x = 22,805.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,805.90/131.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.20

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